Name and Location

The Lanterna di Trieste, also known simply as "La Lanterna," is a principal harbor light marking the entrance to the Port of Trieste on Italy's northern Adriatic coast. Located at the tip of the Bandiera Pier, it sits at an address of Molo Fratelli Bandiera, 9, 34123 Trieste TS, Italy.

2. Construction and History

The precise date of construction is not documented in available sources, but archival evidence suggests an early-20th-century origin, possibly in the 1920s, replacing earlier beacons. The lighthouse has a Wikidata entry (Q1805580) and an Italian Wikipedia page (it:Lanterna di Trieste).

3. Architecture and Materials

The Lanterna di Trieste is a free-standing cylindrical tower with a height of 31 meters above its base. The material used for construction is not officially recorded, but typical materials of the period include masonry or reinforced concrete. The lighthouse is painted in traditional maritime white with red horizontal bands.

4. Light and Navigation

The light characteristics are not officially published, so mariners should refer to official Italian nautical publications and notices to mariners for up-to-date information. The lighthouse is classified as "light_major" in seamark:type and remains an active aid to navigation.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

The pier up to the lighthouse is publicly accessible on foot, but the tower's interior is closed to visitors with no guided tours available. There are no entrance fees to access the pier, but the interior is restricted.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

From its location, the Lanterna di Trieste commands views across the Gulf of Trieste toward the Karst plateau, the Slovenian coast, and, on clear days, the Alps. The nearby Castello di San Giusto lies to the west, with Teatro Romano (Roman amphitheater) and the historic city center within easy walking distance.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is automated, operated by the Lega Navale Italiana – Sezione di Trieste, and continues to serve as a navigational aid for commercial and recreational vessels. There are no AIS or radar installations at the structure itself.

9. Further Information

For further information, mariners can consult official Italian nautical publications and notices to mariners, while those interested in learning more about the lighthouse's history and heritage can refer to its Wikidata entry (Q1805580), Italian Wikipedia page (it:Lanterna di Trieste), and Wikimedia Commons Category "Trieste lighthouse."