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Via Lucio Munazio Planco

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Monte Orlando Lighthouse

The Monte Orlando Lighthouse is situated on Via Lucio Munazio Planco in Gaeta, Italy. The town of Gaeta can be easily accessed by car or public transportation.

The construction of the lighthouse began in [year] and was completed in [year]. Its purpose is to serve as a navigational aid for mariners approaching the port of Gaeta.

Architecture

  • The Monte Orlando Lighthouse stands at a height of 185 meters (607 feet) above sea level. The focal height, or the distance from the base of the tower to the top of the light source, is reported to be [height]. The lighthouse's architecture is characterized by its use of [materials].

Light Characteristics

The Monte Orlando Lighthouse emits a distinctive white light with a range of 23 nautical miles. The light pattern consists of a sequence of flashes, reportedly [sequence], and has a period of [time] seconds.

The lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation, although it is reportedly automated. It is not currently open to the public as a museum.

Heritage Status

The Monte Orlando Lighthouse is listed on [listings or designations].

Notable Historical Events

There are no notable historical events associated with this lighthouse.

Details

NameUnknown
CityGaeta
CountryItaly
Coordinates41.20673, 13.577729
Current useactive navigation
Accessiblefalse