Vittoria Light
Vittoria Light has a focal height of 115 metres, a tower height of 67.85 metres and a range of 22 nautical miles. It was built in 1927.
- Focal height
- 115 metres
- Tower height
- 67.85 metres
- Range
- 22 nautical miles
- Built
- 1927
- Light characteristic
- Fl 8"9 W 10s.
- Coordinates
- 45.67563, 13.75701
The Vittoria Light, also known as the Victory Lighthouse, is located in Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. It stands on the Hill of Gretta, off the Strada del Friuli, and serves the Gulf of Trieste. The lighthouse was built in 1927 and features a stone tower with a tapered cylindrical shape, crowned by a bronze statue. It is one of the tallest lighthouses in the world, standing at a height of approximately 223 feet.
The idea for the lighthouse arose during World War I, following the Italian capture of Kobarid from Austria-Hungary. The original plan was to build the lighthouse on the coast of Istria near Pula, but the location was eventually changed to the Hill of Gretta due to its ideal height and solid foundations. The lighthouse was designed by architect Arduino Berlam, and its construction was directed by Guido Cirilli.
The Vittoria Light is an active lighthouse, managed by the Marina Militare. It has a focal height of approximately 378 feet and a range of 22 nautical miles. The lighthouse features a Fresnel lens and is considered an important aid to navigation in the Gulf of Trieste. Its rich history and striking design make it a notable landmark in the region. Despite its age, the lighthouse remains an important part of the maritime landscape, serving as a beacon for ships and a symbol of Italian victory.
Light and tower
It has a tapered cylindrical tower, crowned by a bronze statue tower. The tower is built of stone. Its daymark is white tower, bronze figure. The light has a focal height of 115 metres. The light has a range of 22 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl 8"9 W 10s. It carries a [[Fresnel]] lens (original), Type OR 500 (current) lens. It is managed by Marina Militare. The NGA list of lights numbers it 11676. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it E2558.
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Details
- Name
- Vittoria
- Marking
- white tower, bronze figure
- Range Nm
- 22
- Lens Type
- [[Fresnel]] lens (original), Type OR 500 (current)
- Foundation
- earthwork
- Nga Number
- 11676
- Year Built
- 1927
- Description
- '''Vittoria Light''' (, ) also known as the '''Victory Lighthouse''', is an active lighthouse in Trieste, Italy, serving the Gulf of Trieste. It is located on the Hill of Gretta (Poggio di Gretta), off the Strada del Friuli. At a height of it is one of the tallest lighthouses in the world.
- Tower Shape
- tapered cylindrical tower, crowned by a bronze statue
- Image Caption
- Vittoria Light in 2005.
- Location Text
- [[Trieste]], [[Friuli-Venezia Giulia]], [[Italy]]
- Focal Height M
- 115
- Managing Agent
- Marina Militare
- Tower Height M
- 67.85
- Admiralty Number
- E2558
- Intensity Candelas
- 1,250,000 [[Candela|cd]]
- Light Characteristic
- Fl 8"9 W 10s.
- Construction Material
- stone tower