Name and Location

The Le Pedagne Lighthouse, also known as Faro di Le Pedagne, is a minor navigational light located off the coast of Brindisi in southern Italy's Apulia region. It sits on a small artificial or natural platform just offshore, adjacent to an unnamed service road north-east of Brindisi's harbor entrance.

Construction and History

The exact year of construction and architect or materials used for Le Pedagne Lighthouse are not publicly documented. As a minor light, it is likely a small masonry or concrete tower or lantern on a platform.

Architecture and Materials

No specific information about the lighthouse's architecture and materials is available.

Light and Navigation

The Le Pedagne Lighthouse emits a flashing red light with a characteristic of one quick flash followed by four quick flashes every 6 seconds. The light has a nominal range of 8 nautical miles, covering the navigable channel sectors between 349° and 252°.

Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse is not open to visitors and cannot be reached by land without special permission. Views of the lighthouse are best from the Brindisi waterfront or via boat.

Notable Views and Landscape

From the Brindisi waterfront, visitors can enjoy views of the surrounding seascape characterized by shallow shoals and moderate maritime traffic entering Italy's Adriatic ports. Nearby attractions include the Castle of Sant’Andrea, Brindisi Old Harbour, and Museo Archeologico Provinciale (Brindisi).

Anecdotes and Folklore

No notable anecdotes or folklore are associated with Le Pedagne Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is fully automated, with no on-site keeper. It is managed by the Italian Navy Lighthouse Service (Servizio Fari – Marina Militare Italiana), typical for Italian aids to navigation.

Further Information

For more information, consult the U.S. NGA List of Lights Pub. 113, reference E 2196, or current Adriatic Sea charts covering Brindisi inlet.