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Faro di Capo d'Orlando, SP147, 98071 Capo d'Orlando ME, Italy
Name and Location
The Faro di Capo d'Orlando Lighthouse is located in the picturesque town of Capo d'Orlando, Italy, on the northeastern coast of Sicily, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
2. Construction and History
3. Architecture and Materials
The Faro di Capo d'Orlando lighthouse stands tall at an impressive 27 meters (89 feet) above sea level, characterized by its white color and striking height.
4. Light and Navigation
The lighthouse emits a powerful light signal every 12 seconds, with a range of approximately 16 nautical miles (30 kilometers). The light character is a complex sequence of two long flashes followed by one short flash, making it easily distinguishable from other nearby beacons. As part of the Italian seamark system, the lighthouse serves as a vital aid to navigation, providing mariners with an essential reference point for safe passage through the Mediterranean.
5. Accessibility and Visiting
No information available on accessibility or visiting the lighthouse.
6. Notable Views and Landscape
The lighthouse offers breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea and the surrounding landscape.
7. Anecdotes and Folklore
No anecdotes or folklore available about the Faro di Capo d'Orlando Lighthouse.
8. Technical and Operational Details
According to official records, the lighthouse emits a powerful light signal every 12 seconds, with a range of approximately 16 nautical miles (30 kilometers). The radio station assigned to the lighthouse broadcasts Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) signals with MMSI number 992471082.
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Coordinates | 38.1647731, 14.7468157 |