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FarodiTalamone

Via dei Mille, 3, 58010 Talamone GR, Italy

Name and Location

The Faro di Talamone is a historic lighthouse located in the town of Orbetello, Province of Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy. Its exact address is Via dei Mille, 3, 58010 Talamone GR, Italy.

Construction and History

The Faro di Talamone was built in 1858 as a significant landmark for maritime navigation in the region. Its construction was prompted by the need to improve navigation safety following a series of shipwrecks and accidents in the area. Today, it remains an important landmark for mariners and a popular tourist destination.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse stands at an impressive height of 30 meters (98 feet) and features a blend of Renaissance and Baroque elements, reflecting the cultural heritage of the area.

Light and Navigation

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on accessibility and visiting the lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

No information available on notable views and landscape surrounding the lighthouse.

Anecdotes and Folklore

The Faro di Talamone has played a significant role in the region's maritime history, serving as a beacon for ships and vessels navigating the Tuscan coast. Its construction was prompted by the need to improve navigation safety following a series of shipwrecks and accidents in the area.

Technical and Operational Details

No information available on technical and operational details of the lighthouse.

Further Information

  • * Q16555290 (Wikidata)
  • * it:Faro di Talamone (Italian Wikipedia)

Details

NameFarodiTalamone
CityOrbetello,ProvinceofGrosseto,Tuscany
CountryItaly
Coordinates42.5517669, 11.1338852
Year of construction1858
Events
Historic significanceSignificantlandmarkformaritimenavigationintheregion
Keeper stories
Stories
Architectural styleRenaissanceandBaroque
Construction material
Focal height
Tower height30meters(98feet)
Landscape type
View description
Facilities
Light characteristicWhitelightflashingevery10secondsoverarangeof15nauticalmiles
Light range15miles(22kilometers)