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Faro Settentrionale della Meloria

H6R6+HF Livorno, Province of Livorno, Italy

Name and Location

The Faro Settentrionale della Meloria is a historic lighthouse located in the Province of Livorno, Italy. Also known locally as the "Meloria Lighthouse," it stands at an address of H6R6+HF Livorno, Province of Livorno, Italy, with coordinates 43.5914598° N latitude and 10.2112134° E longitude.

Construction and History

The Faro Settentrionale della Meloria was constructed in 1863 during the construction era of the Kingdom of Italy. The lighthouse stands at a height of 18 meters (59 feet) above sea level, with a focal height of approximately 45 meters (148 feet).

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse emits a white light that rotates every 10 seconds and has a range of approximately 10 nautical miles. The light is part of a group of two lights, with the sequence being 1+(2)+1+(6). The reference for this light is E 1347.8.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can reach the lighthouse via the address H6R6+HF Livorno, Province of Livorno, Italy. Unfortunately, due to limited information, visitor details such as opening hours, entrance fee, guided tours, and on-site facilities are unavailable.

Notable Views and Landscape

The Faro Settentrionale della Meloria is situated in a scenic coastal area, offering stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea. The surrounding landscape features rolling hills, sandy beaches, and picturesque fishing villages.

Anecdotes and Folklore

There are no notable local folklore or unique anecdotes associated with this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The Marina Militare (Italian Navy) operates and manages the Faro Settentrionale della Meloria. The lighthouse is currently still operational as a vital aid to navigation for mariners and sailors in the Mediterranean Sea.

Further Information

  • A Wikipedia article is available for the Faro Settentrionale della Meloria at unknown.
  • For further reading on this lighthouse and its history, please consult:
    • United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (2010). Pub. 113.
    • D.P.R. 26 aprile 1977, n. 816.

Details

NameFaro Settentrionale della Meloria
CityLivorno
CountryItaly
Coordinates43.5914598, 10.2112134
Year of construction1863
Focal height45
Tower height18
Heritage statustrue
Landscape typecoastal area
View descriptionstunning views of the Mediterranean Sea, rolling hills, sandy beaches, and picturesque fishing villages
Nearby attractions["historic coastal towns, beaches, and scenic hiking trails"]
Light characteristic"Fl(3)W.10s"
Light range10
Automatedtrue