Name and Location

Faro Capo Vaticano: A Historic Lighthouse in Calabria, Italy Located on the southern coast of Italy, the Faro Capo Vaticano is situated in the Province of Vibo Valentia, within the region of Calabria.

Construction and History

The construction of the Faro Capo Vaticano began in 1878 and was completed in 1881. Designed by Italian architect Giovanni Battista De Luca, this lighthouse stands at an impressive height of 108 meters (354 feet) above sea level.

Architecture and Materials

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Light and Navigation

The Faro Capo Vaticano's light characteristic is unique, flashing every 20 seconds with a sequence of 0.2+(3.1)+0.2+(3.1)+0.2+(3.1)+0.2+(9.9), displaying white light to a range of 18 nautical miles.

Accessibility and Visiting

Situated on the Capo Vaticano headland, this lighthouse is accessible by road from Vibo Valentia, the provincial capital. Visitors can enjoy stunning views of the Golfo di Santa Eufemia and the Mediterranean Sea.

Notable Views and Landscape

Visitors can enjoy stunning views of the Golfo di Santa Eufemia and the Mediterranean Sea.

Anecdotes and Folklore

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Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is an automated aid to navigation, with no human operator on site. Its beacon operates continuously, providing critical guidance for vessels transiting the Golfo di Santa Eufemia.

Further Information

This article was compiled using publicly available data from the US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) publication 113 (2010-10-22) and other reliable sources. Additional information was gathered from Wikidata and other online resources.