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La Spezia Molo Italia Lighthouse

Fl Red 4s🇮🇹La Spezia, ITOperational

Location & Light Range

About La Spezia Molo Italia Lighthouse

The La Spezia Molo Italia lighthouse is a bright red, cylindrical tower standing 8 meters tall, located at the end of Molo Italia on La Spezia's waterfront. Its lantern, topped with a silvery metallic finish, emits a red light that flashes once every 4 seconds. This structure marks the entrance to the traditional inner harbor of La Spezia. The lighthouse's focal height is also 8 meters, providing a geographic range of 9.7 nautical miles. It operates as an active aid to navigation, guiding vessels into the port.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for marking the entrance to La Spezia's traditional inner harbor, a key access point for commercial and local vessels.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl R 4s
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Location

City
La Spezia
Country
🇮🇹Italy
Region
Liguria
Sea Region
Located at the end of the Molo Italia on the waterfront of downtown La Spezia, marking the entrance to the traditional inner harbor.
Latitude
44.1043°
Longitude
9.8339°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
bright red

Structure: round tower with lantern and gallery, painted bright red; the lantern is silvery metallic

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
La Spezia(2.0 km)
Admiralty No.
E1290
NGA No.
7764
ARLHS No.
ITA-294
Wikidata
Q28376153 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify La Spezia Molo Italia Lighthouse at night?+
La Spezia Molo Italia displays the characteristic Fl Red 4s. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does La Spezia Molo Italia Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
La Spezia Molo Italia Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is La Spezia at 0.2 NM to the E. Other ports served include LE GRAZIE (2.2 NM S), Portovenere (3.1 NM S), Lerici (3.6 NM ESE), Rio Maggiore (4.3 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is La Spezia Molo Italia Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, La Spezia Molo Italia 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.
How can I track vessels near La Spezia Molo Italia Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near La Spezia Molo Italia 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.