Porto Cesareo Lighthouse
Via Giuseppe Zuccaro, 119, 73010 Porto Cesareo LE, Italy
Name and Location
The Porto Cesareo Lighthouse is located in the municipality of Porto Cesareo, Province of Lecce, Apulia region, Italy, situated on a small island off the coast approximately 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) east-southeast of Gallipoli.
Construction and History
The Porto Cesareo Lighthouse was built in the early 20th century to address concerns about maritime safety and navigation along the Adriatic coast. Prior to its construction, mariners faced challenges navigating the treacherous waters and rocky outcrops in the area. The lighthouse has since become an important landmark for local fishermen and commercial vessels.
Architecture and Materials
The Porto Cesareo Lighthouse is a white cylindrical structure with a height of approximately 25 meters (82 feet). Its design is typical of Italian lighthouses from the early 20th century, characterized by a slender shape and a distinctive pyramidal roof. The tower stands on a small island, which provides natural protection against harsh weather conditions.
Light and Navigation
The Porto Cesareo Lighthouse serves as an aid to navigation for mariners traveling along the Adriatic coast. Its primary function is to provide a visual warning of rocky outcrops and shallow waters in the area. The lighthouse emits a bright white light, visible from a distance of approximately 16 kilometers (10 miles). The light rotates at a speed of one revolution per 15 seconds.
Accessibility and Visiting
No information available.
Notable Views and Landscape
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Anecdotes and Folklore
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Technical and Operational Details
The Porto Cesareo Lighthouse is currently listed as a historical monument by the Italian government, ensuring its preservation for future generations. As part of Italy's cultural heritage, the lighthouse remains an important symbol of maritime history and navigation in the region.
Further Information
- * [GeoJSON dataset] (https://www.geojson.org/)
- * [Historical records] (Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage)
- * [Navigation charts] (Italian Navy)
Details
| Name | Porto Cesareo Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| City | Porto Cesareo |
| Country | Italy |
| Coordinates | 40.2590906, 17.8995211 |
| Year of construction | early 20th century |
| Events | shipwrecks or rescues |
| Historic significance | maritime safety and navigation along the Adriatic coast |
| Stories | maritime history and navigation in the region |
| Architectural style | Italian lighthouse from the early 20th century |
| Tower height | 25 |
| Landscape type | Mediterranean Sea |
| Facilities | toilets, café, gift shop |
| Nearby attractions | ["Gallipoli"] |
| Light characteristic | "bright white light, visible from a distance of approximately 16 kilometers (10 miles)" |
| Light range | 10 |