Torre Mattarelle Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Torre Mattarelle Lighthouse
Torre Mattarelle is a ruined, square watchtower constructed from stone, situated approximately 8 kilometers southeast of Brindisi, Italy. Erected in the 1940s, this 15-meter high edifice originally functioned as a lookout point above the Adriatic Sea. The tower ceased operations near 1960. Records indicate the property, a ruined square stone watchtower, was offered for acquisition in 2008.
Why it matters: This structure historically served as a coastal lookout point, placed on a headland close to Brindisi to monitor sea traffic. Its square stone construction, currently in disrepair, represents a physical connection to the area's former defensive constructions.
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 15m
- Tower Shape
- square
- Material
- stone
Structure: ruined square stone watchtower
Location
- City
- Brindisi
- Country
- 🇮🇹Italy
- Region
- Apulia
- Sea Region
- Promontory about 8 km southeast of Brindisi, Italy
- Latitude
- 40.5816°
- Longitude
- 18.0419°
Nearby Vessels
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1940
Significant events: Inactive since around 1960, Property reported for sale in 2008
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Brindisi(5.0 km)
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