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Porto Piave Vecchia Lighthouse

Fl (4) White 20s🇮🇹Cavallino-Treporti, ITOperational

Location & Light Range

About Porto Piave Vecchia Lighthouse

Also known as: Porto Piave Vecchia (Jesolo, Iesolo)

This cylindrical stone tower, standing 48 meters tall, features gray and white horizontal bands. Its construction material is stone, and it is topped with a lantern and gallery. A three-story harbor control building is attached to the main structure. The original lighthouse was first lit in 1853, but was destroyed by German troops during World War II. The current lighthouse was built in 1950 and emits a white flash every 20 seconds. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for safe navigation into the Sile River entrance, a primary access route for vessels approaching Venice. Its location supports the Venice harbor master's office, aiding in the management of maritime traffic.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (4) White 20s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
4 flashes
Interval
20s
Raw Code
Fl W 20s
Focal Height
45m
Geographic Range
17.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1950
First Lit
1853

Significant events: original lighthouse destroyed by German troops during World War II

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
48m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with gray and white horizontal bands
Material
stone

Structure: round cylindrical stone tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a 3-story harbor control building

Location

City
Cavallino-Treporti
Country
🇮🇹Italy
Region
Veneto
Sea Region
west side of the Sile River entrance, about 11 km east of the Porto di Lido, near Venice
Latitude
45.4786°
Longitude
12.5832°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Venezia(12.1 km)
Admiralty No.
E2504
ARLHS No.
ITA-119
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Porto Piave Vecchia Lighthouse at night?+
Porto Piave Vecchia displays the characteristic Fl (4) White 20s — 4 white flashes every 20 seconds. 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 Porto Piave Vecchia Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Porto Piave Vecchia Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Iesolo at 4.3 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Venezia (12.7 NM WSW), Caorle (14.4 NM ENE), Fusina (15.2 NM WSW), Marghera (15.5 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Porto Piave Vecchia Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Porto Piave Vecchia 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 Porto Piave Vecchia Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Porto Piave Vecchia 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.