Castello della Colombaia Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Castello della Colombaia Lighthouse
Constructed in 1855, the Castello della Colombaia lighthouse is a cylindrical stone tower standing 38 meters tall. It is integrated into a medieval castle on the Isola Colombaia, an island at the entrance to Trapani harbor. The tower's construction material is stone, forming an octagonal shape as part of the larger ancient fortification. The lighthouse first became operational in 1855, but its active service concluded sometime before 1920. The structure is located just 0.5 km from the nearest port of Trapani.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is significant for its integration into a medieval castle, representing a unique instance of a navigational aid built within historical fortifications. It once marked the entrance to the harbor of Trapani.
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 38m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Material
- stone
Structure: octagonal cylindrical stone tower, part of a medieval castle
Location
- City
- Trapani
- Country
- 🇮🇹Italy
- Region
- Sicily
- Sea Region
- Isola Colombaia, an island at the entrance to Trapani harbor
- Latitude
- 38.0115°
- Longitude
- 12.4958°
Nearby Vessels
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1855
Significant events: Inactive since sometime before 1920
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Trapani(0.5 km)
- ARLHS No.
- ITA-307
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