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Faro della Libertà

Via Ruata, 2, 10060 Prarostino TO, Italy

Name and Location

The Faro della Libertà, also known as the Lighthouse of Freedom, is a small-scale monument located in Prarostino, Metropolitan City of Turin, Piemonte, Italy. It stands at an address of Via Ruata 2, corner of Piazza della Libertà, with coordinates 44.8657568 N, 7.2701003 E and Plus Code V78C+82 Prarostino, Metropolitan City of Turin, Italy.

2. Construction and History

The Faro della Libertà's exact year of construction is unknown, as no inscription or archival data readily available. However, it is likely to have been built in the 20th century based on local cartography. The monument has been listed as a "historic monument" in OpenStreetMap (OSM), but no national or regional listing has been found in public registers.

3. Architecture and Materials

The Faro della Libertà is a functional/monumental structure with minimal ornamentation. It is constructed from masonry and stucco, painted white, and features metal railings on the lantern tower caps.

4. Light and Navigation

As the monument does not serve a navigational function on the seas, it does not have any technical data related to light or navigation.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

The Faro della Libertà is situated at ground level in Piazza della Libertà and is freely visible at all hours. There is no interior access or guided climb available. Visitors can reach Prarostino via SP23 from Pinerolo, with the monument a short walk from the town's main bus stop.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The Faro della Libertà overlooks the Val Chisone valley and surrounding pre-Alpine hills, offering scenic views of the landscape.

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(No information available)

8. Technical and Operational Details

There is no automation or original use related to lighting; the monument's original purpose appears to be symbolic, commemorating freedom. The current use is decorative in the town square.

9. Further Information

The Faro della Libertà can be found on OpenStreetMap (way/190356724) and has a Google Place ID "ChIJWScIdGsviEcRADfDP2WcM". For further information, visitors may consult the Comune di Prarostino official website for municipal history.

Details

NameFaro della Libertà
CityPrarostino
CountryItaly
Coordinates44.8657568, 7.2701003
Storiescommemorating freedom
Architectural stylefunctional/monumental
Construction material"masonry and stucco"
Tower height10
Access descriptionPrarostino is accessible via SP23 from Pinerolo; the monument lies a short walk from the town’s main bus stop.
Accessibletrue
Landscape typepre-Alpine hills
View descriptionoverlooks the Val Chisone valley and surrounding pre-Alpine hills.
Guided toursfalse
Facilitiestoilet, café, gift shop
Nearby attractions["Church of San Bartolomeo (15th-century façade)","Municipal park and children’s playground","Hiking trails into the Val Chisone foothills"]
Automatedfalse