Torre San Giovanni di Ugento Lighthouse

The Torre San Giovanni di Ugento Lighthouse is located in Ugento, Apulia, Italy, on the south-western coast of the Salento Peninsula, overlooking the Ionian Sea. The lighthouse was built in 1565 by Charles V, but it was not activated until 1932. It stands 22 meters high, with a lantern atop a fortified watch tower, featuring a black and white checkerboard pattern.

The lighthouse emits a white or red isophase flash every 4 seconds, visible up to 15 nautical miles. It is completely automated and managed by the Marina Militare, an Italian naval force responsible for maritime safety and security. The lighthouse is of significant historical and architectural interest, being one of the oldest lighthouses in Italy and a testament to the region's rich maritime history.

Today, the Torre San Giovanni di Ugento Lighthouse continues to serve as a vital aid to navigation, guiding mariners safely through the waters of the Ionian Sea. Its impressive design and strategic location make it a notable landmark in the region, and it remains an important part of Italy's lighthouse heritage.

Light and tower

It has a triangular prism tower with lantern atop fortified watch tower. The tower is built of stone. Its daymark is black and white checker board pattern, grey lantern. The light has a focal height of 24 metres. The light has a range of 15 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Iso WR 4s. It carries a type TD lens. It was first lit in 1932. It is managed by Marina Militare. The NGA list of lights numbers it 10776. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it E2174.

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