Civitanova Marche Lighthouse

Civitanova Marche
Chiesa del Cristo Re
Civitanova Marche
Location of Civitanova Marche Lighthouse in the Marche
Civitanova Marche
Civitanova Marche (Italy)
Location Civitanova Marche
Marche
Italy
Coordinates 43°18′38″N 13°43′41″E / 43.310694°N 13.728028°E / 43.310694; 13.728028Coordinates: 43°18′38″N 13°43′41″E / 43.310694°N 13.728028°E / 43.310694; 13.728028
Year first constructed 1967
Automated yes
Foundation concrete base
Construction masonry church bell tower
Tower shape cylindrical bell tower with gallery and tented roof
Markings / pattern red brick bell tower, green tented roof
Height 46 metres (151 ft)
Focal height 42 metres (138 ft)
Current lens Type TD
Light source mains power
Range 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi)
Characteristic Fl (4) W 20s.
Admiralty number E2337.6
NGA number 11208
Italy number 3912 E.F.
Managing agent Marina Militare[1][2]

Civitanova Marche Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Civitanova Marche) is an active lighthouse located in front of the Port of Civitanova Marche, Marche on the Adriatic Sea.

Description

The lighthouse is settled on the bell tower of the Church of Cristo Re; the construction of the church begun in 1933 on plan of Gustavo Stainer but was completed only in the 1980s. The bell tower was built on project of Dante Tassotti and the lighthouse was activated in 1967. The structure consists of a red bricks cylindrical tower, 46 feet (14 m) high, with the lantern placed on the balcony accessible climbing 285 steps or with a lift. The lantern is positioned at 43 metres (141 ft) above sea level and emits four white flashes in a 20 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3912 E.F.[2][3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Lighthouses of Italy: Eastern Italy". The Lighthouse Directory. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
  2. 1 2 "Fanale su Chiesa di Cristo Re". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Chiesa di Cristo Re". Comune di Citanova Marche. Retrieved March 16, 2018.



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