Manfredonia Molo di Ponente (Molo di Mezzogiorno) Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Manfredonia Molo di Ponente (Molo di Mezzogiorno) Lighthouse
This white concrete lighthouse stands 10 meters tall at the end of Manfredonia's west mole, guiding vessels toward the Italian port. The cylindrical structure, topped with a lantern and gallery, has a focal height of 11 meters. Its light emits a single red flash every 3 seconds, offering a geographic range of 10.7 nautical miles. Operational since at least 1947, the lighthouse continues to serve as a navigational aid for maritime traffic. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for directing ships into the port of Manfredonia, a key center for fishing and commercial activities on Italy's Adriatic coast. Its location on the west mole ensures safe harbor entry for all vessels.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Red
- Interval
- 3s
- Raw Code
- Fl R 3s
- Focal Height
- 11m
- Geographic Range
- 10.7NM
Location
- City
- Manfredonia
- Country
- 🇮🇹Italy
- Region
- Apulia
- Sea Region
- Located at the end of the west mole of Manfredonia, Italy.
- Latitude
- 41.6218°
- Longitude
- 15.9221°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Manfredonia(0.9 km)
- Admiralty No.
- E2278
- NGA No.
- 11020
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 10m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white concrete
- Material
- concrete
Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Manfredonia Molo di Ponente (Molo di Mezzogiorno) على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Italy، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.