Name and Location

The Faro di Capraia, also known as the Capraia Lighthouse, is located on the picturesque island of Capraia off the coast of Tuscany, Italy.

Construction and History

Built in 1853, the Faro di Capraia was constructed during the reign of King Victor Emmanuel II of Savoy, as part of a larger initiative to improve maritime safety and navigation in Italian waters. The lighthouse was designed by architect Giuseppe Fontana and built by local artisans using limestone and granite blocks.

Architecture and Materials

The Faro di Capraia's architecture is characterized by its striking white façade, adorned with a distinctive lantern room and a clock tower. The structure's design was influenced by the prevailing architectural styles of the mid-19th century, blending elements of neoclassicism and medieval Gothic.

Light and Navigation

The Faro di Capraia is an active aid to navigation, emitting a light signal every 6 seconds, with a range of approximately 16 kilometers (10 miles). The light characteristic is described as LFl (Lighthouse Flashing) and the color is white. In addition to its primary function as a beacon for maritime traffic, the lighthouse also serves as a radio station, broadcasting AIS (Automatic Identification System) signals on MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) 992471023.

Accessibility and Visiting

Unfortunately, no information is available regarding accessibility or visiting the Faro di Capraia.

Notable Views and Landscape

No notable views or landscape information is available for the Faro di Capraia.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore are associated with the Faro di Capraia.

Technical and Operational Details

As of 2020, the Faro di Capraia remains an active aid to navigation, managed by the Italian Navy and the Italian Coast Guard. The lighthouse has undergone several renovations and upgrades to ensure its continued operation.

Further Information

• References:
• * United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Publication 113 (2020)
• * Wikidata: Q16555256
• * Italian Wikipedia: it:Faro di Capraia