Catania Molo di Levante Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Catania Molo di Levante Lighthouse
Also known as: #Catania Molo di Levante
This cylindrical concrete lighthouse stood 6 meters tall on the main breakwater of Catania, Sicily. Its lantern and gallery were situated 12 meters above sea level, emitting a white light with a single flash every 5 seconds. The structure provided a geographic range of 11 nautical miles. Originally marking the entrance to Catania's port, it was eventually removed and replaced by a smaller beacon. This interim aid was also later removed as the breakwater was extended. The site is now closed to the public, with a modern post light serving as the current navigational aid.
Why it matters: The lighthouse was essential for marking the entrance to Catania's busy port. Its replacement by a modern post light reflects the evolving needs of maritime navigation and port infrastructure.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 5s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 5s
- Focal Height
- 12m
- Geographic Range
- 11NM
Construction & History
Significant events: Removed, replaced first by a smaller beacon, smaller beacon also removed, replaced by modern post light
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 6m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- concrete
Structure: round concrete block tower with lantern and gallery
Location
- City
- Catania
- Country
- 🇮🇹Italy
- Region
- Sicily
- Sea Region
- Main breakwater of Catania, Italy
- Latitude
- 37.4868°
- Longitude
- 15.0990°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Catania(0.5 km)
- Admiralty No.
- E1830
- NGA No.
- 10420
- ARLHS No.
- ITA-158
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