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Barletta-Andria-Trani Province Lighthouses Lighthouse

F White 8s🇮🇹Barletta, ITOperational

Location & Light Range

About Barletta-Andria-Trani Province Lighthouses Lighthouse

This lighthouse was located in downtown Barletta, Italy, at the intersection of Via Milano and Via Firenze. The structure featured an octagonal masonry tower mounted on a square stone base and stood 28 meters tall, with a focal height of 30 meters. Its light emitted a continuous white flash. The lighthouse was reported out of service in 2015 and officially dropped from the Admiralty list in June 2017. The site remains open to the public, but the tower is closed.

Why it matters: Its distinctive placement on the Chiesa dei Monaci made it an unusual example of a navigational aid integrated directly into a historic urban religious structure, holding local significance for maritime traffic approaching Barletta.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White 8s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Interval
8s
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
30m
Geographic Range
15.3NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Inactive since 2015, light reported out of service in 2015, dropped from Admiralty list in June 2017

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
28m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white stone
Material
stone

Structure: octagonal masonry tower mounted on a square stone base

Location

City
Barletta
Country
🇮🇹Italy
Region
Apulia
Sea Region
Located in downtown Barletta, Italy, on the Via Milano at the Via Firenze.
Latitude
41.3172°
Longitude
16.2753°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Barletta(1.3 km)
Admiralty No.
E2263.5
NGA No.
10992
ARLHS No.
ITA-228
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Barletta-Andria-Trani Province Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Barletta-Andria-Trani Province Lighthouses displays the characteristic F White 8s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Barletta-Andria-Trani Province Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Barletta-Andria-Trani Province Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Barletta at 0.9 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Trani (6.9 NM ESE), Margherita di Savoia (7.6 NM WNW), Bisceglie (11.3 NM ESE), Molfetta (15.7 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Barletta-Andria-Trani Province Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Barletta-Andria-Trani Province Lighthouses Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Barletta-Andria-Trani Province Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Barletta-Andria-Trani Province Lighthouses Lighthouse is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Barletta-Andria-Trani Province Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Barletta-Andria-Trani Province Lighthouses Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.