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Trieste (Lanterna di Trieste, Molo Santa Teresa) Lighthouse

🇮🇹Trieste, ITOperational

Location & Light Range

About Trieste (Lanterna di Trieste, Molo Santa Teresa) Lighthouse

The Trieste Lighthouse, also identified as Lanterna di Trieste or Molo Santa Teresa, is a cylindrical stone tower that stands 31 meters tall. Constructed in 1833, it rises from a circular two-story stone building. This structure is situated on the Molo Santa Teresa, marking the entrance to the port of Trieste on the Adriatic Sea. The lighthouse's white stone exterior and lantern room are visible from the surrounding area. While the site is open to the public, the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse was built to guide vessels into Trieste's port, which served as a significant maritime gateway. Its unique design makes it an architectural landmark within the city.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
31m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white stone
Material
stone

Structure: round stone tower with lantern and gallery, rising from a circular 2-story stone building

Location

City
Trieste
Country
🇮🇹Italy
Region
Friuli – Venezia Giulia
Sea Region
Located in Trieste, Italy, on the Molo Santa Teresa, marking the entrance to the port of Trieste in the Adriatic Sea.
Latitude
45.6492°
Longitude
13.7560°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Trieste(1.0 km)

Construction & History

Year Built
1833

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Trieste (Lanterna di Trieste, Molo Santa Teresa) Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Trieste (Lanterna di Trieste, Molo Santa Teresa) Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Trieste at 0.8 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Muggia (2.6 NM S), Zaule (3.5 NM SSE), GRIGNANO (3.9 NM NNW), Koper (5.3 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Trieste (Lanterna di Trieste, Molo Santa Teresa) Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Trieste (Lanterna di Trieste, Molo Santa Teresa) 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 Trieste (Lanterna di Trieste, Molo Santa Teresa) Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Trieste (Lanterna di Trieste, Molo Santa Teresa) 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.