Torre San Giovanni di Ugento Lighthouse

Torre San Giovanni di Ugento Lighthouse (Faro di Torre di San Giovanni di Ugento) is an active lighthouse located in Torre San Giovanni, in front of the Marina, on the south-western coast of the Salento Peninsula, on the Ionian Sea.

Description
The lighthouse was activated in 1932 and consists of a lantern mounted atop an octagonal tower, 22 m high, dedicated to San Giovanni, built in 1565 by Charles V. The front of the massive tower is painted in a bold black and white checkerboard pattern. The lantern, painted in grey metallic, is positioned at 24 m above sea level and emits white or red isophase flash in a 4 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 15 nmi. The lighthouse is completely automated and is managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3310 E.F.