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Rocca delle Caminate Lighthouse

Fl White 12s🇮🇹Civitanova Marche, ITOperational

Location & Light Range

About Rocca delle Caminate Lighthouse

The Rocca delle Caminate is a cylindrical brick tower built in 1927, standing 25 meters tall with its light positioned 27 meters above sea level. It displays a white flash every 12 seconds, with a geographic range of 14.7 nautical miles. The structure consists of a square base supporting the tower, which is topped by a lantern and gallery. It is located on a high ridge about 28 km from the coast and 9.1 km from the nearest port at Porto San Giorgio. Although operational, the tower is closed to the public, but the surrounding site is open. The castle served as a summer residence for Benito Mussolini and was largely destroyed by an earthquake in 1870 before its 1920s reconstruction.

Why it matters: The Rocca delle Caminate is historically significant as a former summer residence for Benito Mussolini, with a powerful, though non-navigational, light displayed during his occupancy.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 12s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
12s
Raw Code
Fl W 12s
Focal Height
27m
Geographic Range
14.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1927

Significant events: Inactive since World War II, largely destroyed by an earthquake in 1870, rebuilt in the 1920s, served as a summer residence for Mussolini

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
25m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
brick

Structure: square cylindrical brick tower with lantern and gallery, rising from a large square base in front of a 2-story brick keeper's house

Location

City
Civitanova Marche
Country
🇮🇹Italy
Region
Marche
Sea Region
on a high ridge about 20 km west southwest of Cesena, near Predappio, about 28 km from the coast
Latitude
43.3107°
Longitude
13.7283°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Porto San Giorgio(9.1 km)
ARLHS No.
ITA-152
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Rocca delle Caminate Lighthouse at night?+
Rocca delle Caminate displays the characteristic Fl White 12s. 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 Rocca delle Caminate Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Rocca delle Caminate Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Civitanova Marche at 0.2 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Porto Recanati (7.8 NM NNW), Porto San Giorgio (8.3 NM SSE), Numana (12.7 NM NNW), Pedaso (13.5 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Rocca delle Caminate Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Rocca delle Caminate 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 Rocca delle Caminate Lighthouse?+
Rocca delle Caminate 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 Rocca delle Caminate Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Rocca delle Caminate 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.