Capo Palinuro Lighthouse

Capo Palinuro Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located in the south-western Italy, roughly south-west of Salerno, in the southern part of Cilento.

Description

The lighthouse was built in 1870 and consists of a white octagonal prism tower, high, with balcony and lantern, rising from a 2-storey white keeper's house. The lantern, painted in grey metallic, is positioned at above sea level and emits three white flashes in a 15 seconds period, visible up to a distance of. The lighthouse is completely automated, powered by a solar unit and is operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 2668 E.F.