Punta Torre Canne Lighthouse

Punta Torre Canne Lighthouse (Faro di Punta Torre Canne) is an active lighthouse in the homonymous village in the municipality of Fasano. The place takes the name from an ancient coastal tower built in the 16th century to protect the coast from the Turks, and from the presence of giant cane.

Description
The lighthouse was built in 1929 in concrete and has a tapered octagonal prism with balcony and lantern attached to 1-storey keeper's house; the tower and the building are white painted. The tower is 32 m high and the lantern is positioned at a height of 35 m above sea level. The lantern emits two white flashes in a ten seconds period visible up to 16 nmi. The light is fully automated and managed by Marina Militare identified by the Country code number 3688 E.F.