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Taranto Province Lighthouses Lighthouse

🇮🇹Maruggio, ITOperational

Location & Light Range

About Taranto Province Lighthouses Lighthouse

Constructed in 1919 from stone, this lighthouse stands 17 meters tall. It is a fortified watch tower adapted for navigational purposes. The structure is located on a promontory beside the coastal highway SP122, approximately 2.5 km southeast of Librari. It is 32 km southeast of Taranto and 17.3 km from the nearest port. The lighthouse ceased operation around 1960, and its lantern has been removed.

Why it matters: The structure's primary significance lies in its origins as an Aragonese fortified watch tower built around 1550, predating its use as a lighthouse.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
17m
Material
stone

Structure: fortified watch tower

Location

City
Maruggio
Country
🇮🇹Italy
Region
Apulia
Sea Region
on a promontory beside the coastal highway (SP122) about 2.5 km southeast of Librari and 32 km southeast of Taranto
Latitude
40.2998°
Longitude
17.5047°

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Type
Name
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Construction & History

Year Built
1919

Significant events: Inactive since around 1960, Lantern removed

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Taranto(17.3 km)
ARLHS No.
ITA-319
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Taranto Province Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Taranto Province Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is CAMPOMARINO at 2.8 NM to the E. Other ports served include PORTO CESAREO (17.8 NM E), Taranto (18.4 NM NW), Gallipoli (26.3 NM ESE), Marina di Ginosa (29.3 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Taranto Province Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Taranto 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 Taranto Province Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Taranto 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 Taranto Province Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Taranto 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.