Scoglio Formiche di Grosseto Lighthouse

Scoglio Formiche di Grosseto Lighthouse Faro delle Formiche di Grosseto is an active lighthouse established on the largest of three skerries located 9 nmi south west of Marina di Grosseto.

Description
The lighthouse and the keeper’s house were built in 1901 and restored in 1919 by the Regia Marina. The lighthouse consists of a white building and a cylindrical tower, with balcony and lantern, 12 m high built on the front side. The power is supplied by a solar panel and the lantern emits one single white flash every 6 seconds visible up to 11 nmi. The lighthouse is fully automated and operated by Marina Militare identified by the code number 2136 E.F.