Torre degli Inglesi (Torre di Capo Peloro) Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Torre degli Inglesi (Torre di Capo Peloro) Lighthouse
The Torre degli Inglesi, also known as Torre di Capo Peloro, is situated at the extreme northeast point of Capo Peloro in Sicily. This navigational aid was established in 1916 as a permanent light, following a temporary light shown from the site in the 1890s. Constructed of stone, the semielliptical tower stands 21 meters high, with a focal height of 26 meters. Its operational period as a light extended until the 1930s. The tower is part of a medieval fortress, integrating defensive architecture with maritime guidance.
Why it matters: This site is a unique historical landmark due to its architectural blending of defensive and maritime functions within a medieval fortress.
Light & Optic
- Focal Height
- 26m
- Geographic Range
- 14.5NM
Construction & History
- First Lit
- 1916
Significant events: Temporary light shown in 1890s, established in 1916, discontinued in 1930s
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Villa San Giovanni(2.8 km)
- ARLHS No.
- ITA-306
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 21m
- Material
- stone
Structure: semielliptical stone tower, part of a medieval fortress
Location
- City
- Messina
- Country
- 🇮🇹Italy
- Region
- Sicily
- Sea Region
- extreme northeast point of Capo Peloro
- Latitude
- 38.2692°
- Longitude
- 15.6518°
Nearby Vessels
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