Capo Palinuro Lighthouse

Capo Palinuro Lighthouse (Faro di Capo Palinuro) is an active lighthouse located in the south-western Italy, roughly 40 mi 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, 14 ft high, with balcony and lantern, rising from a 2-storey white keeper's house. The lantern, painted in grey metallic, is positioned at 206 m above sea level and emits three white flashes in a 15 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 25 nmi. 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.