Trieste (Lanterna di Trieste, Molo Santa Teresa) Lighthouse
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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
Nearby Vessels
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