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Free Municipal Consortium of Siracusa (Southeastern Sicily) Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇮🇹Augusta, ITOperational

Location & Light Range

About Free Municipal Consortium of Siracusa (Southeastern Sicily) Lighthouses Lighthouse

An octagonal stone tower, 13 meters in height, is mounted at one corner of a 15th-century castle in Siracusa, Italy. The tower is white with a single red horizontal band on its seaward side. Its light emits a white flash every 5 seconds, visible for 11.3 nautical miles. The lighthouse structure includes a lantern and gallery. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed. Its nearest port is Augusta, 5.9 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is significant for its integration into a 15th-century castle, combining historical architecture with a navigational aid. It guides vessels approaching Siracusa's harbor, a critical port in Southeastern Sicily.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Location

City
Augusta
Country
🇮🇹Italy
Region
Sicily
Sea Region
Southeastern Sicily, mounted at one corner of a 15th century castle in Siracusa.
Latitude
37.2850°
Longitude
15.1868°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Augusta(5.9 km)

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white with one red horizontal band on the seaward side
Material
stone

Structure: octagonal masonry tower with lantern and gallery mounted at one corner of a 15th century castle

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Free Municipal Consortium of Siracusa (Southeastern Sicily) Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Free Municipal Consortium of Siracusa (Southeastern Sicily) Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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 Free Municipal Consortium of Siracusa (Southeastern Sicily) Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Free Municipal Consortium of Siracusa (Southeastern Sicily) Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Punta Cugno at 4.1 NM to the S. Other ports served include Augusta (5.3 NM SSE), Priolo Gargallo (8.1 NM S), Pier Isab (10.8 NM SSE), Melilli Oil Terminal (10.8 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Free Municipal Consortium of Siracusa (Southeastern Sicily) Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Free Municipal Consortium of Siracusa (Southeastern Sicily) 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 Free Municipal Consortium of Siracusa (Southeastern Sicily) Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Free Municipal Consortium of Siracusa (Southeastern Sicily) 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 Free Municipal Consortium of Siracusa (Southeastern Sicily) Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Free Municipal Consortium of Siracusa (Southeastern Sicily) 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.