Faro di San Benedetto del Tronto
Faro San Benedetto del Tronto, Viale Marinai d'Italia, 63074 San Benedetto del Tronto AP, Italy
Name and Location
The Faro di San Benedetto del Tronto is a major light lighthouse located in San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy's Adriatic coast. Its address is Viale Marinai d'Italia, 6, 63074 San Benedetto del Tronto (AP), Marche, Italy. The coordinates are 42°57′09.15″ N, 13°53′10.07″ E.
2. Construction and History
The Faro di San Benedetto del Tronto is a small keeper's dwelling with the light tower integrated on one side, also known as a "story dwelling." The official name of the lighthouse is Faro di San Benedetto del Tronto. Unfortunately, the exact date of its establishment is not publicly recorded.
3. Architecture and Materials
The structure of the lighthouse is built using masonry and concrete, typical of Italian coastal lighthouses. The building and light tower are painted white, with a green lantern on top.
4. Light and Navigation
The Faro di San Benedetto del Tronto is an active major light marking the entrance to the port and harbour. Its light characteristic is two white flashes every 10 seconds. The nominal range is 22 nautical miles, with a reserve range of 18 nautical miles. The lighthouse also carries an AIS transmitter and radiobeacon.
5. Accessibility and Visiting
The breakwater is open for pedestrian access, but the lighthouse itself is fenced and not open to the public. Visitors can reach the lighthouse by following the seafront promenade (Viale Marinai d'Italia) westward to the end of the pier. Parking and cafes are available nearby.
6. Notable Views and Landscape
The lighthouse offers panoramic 360° views of the Adriatic Sea, the port basin, and the coastal palm-lined boulevard, Riviera delle Palme.
7. No anecdotes or folklore information available
8. Technical and Operational Details
The Faro di San Benedetto del Tronto is automated, with no resident keeper. Its daymark is a white structure easily visible against the seaward skyline. The lighthouse has chart references in Italian charts (Istituto Idrografico della Marina) and US NGA Publication 113, E 2332.
9. Further Information
Details
| Name | Faro di San Benedetto del Tronto |
|---|---|
| City | San Benedetto del Tronto |
| Country | Italy |
| Coordinates | 42.9525409, 13.8861312 |
| Historic significance | well-known local landmark and tourist attraction |
| Construction material | "masonry/concrete" |
| Focal height | 31 |
| Access description | follow the seafront promenade (Viale Marinai d'Italia) westward to the end of the pier. Parking and cafes are available nearby. |
| Accessible | false |
| Parking | true |
| View description | panoramic 360° views of the Adriatic Sea, the port basin and the coastal palm-lined boulevard. |
| Guided tours | false |
| Facilities | toilets, cafe |
| Nearby attractions | ["Riviera delle Palme","Porto turistico e peschereccio","Piazza del Popolo"] |
| AIS Radar | true |
| Light characteristic | "Fl (2) W 10 s" |
| Light range | 22 |
| Automated | true |