Castello d'Ischia Lighthouse

{{Infobox lighthouse

| image = Castello Aragonese - Panoramic view (3858932528).jpg

| location = Ischia
Campania
Italy

| coordinates = {{coord|40.732139|N|13.965694|E|format=dms|display=inline,title}}

| yearbuilt = 1913

| automated = yes

| foundation = stone wall

| construction = stone bastion

| marking = grey metallic lantern

| height = {{convert|3|m|ft}}

| focalheight = {{convert|82|m|ft}}

| lens = Type TD

| intensity = AL 1000 W

| range = main: {{convert|16|nmi}}
reserve: {{convert|12|nmi}}

| characteristic = L Fl W 6s.

| country = Italy

| countrynumber = 2370 E.F.

| managingagent = Marina Militare{{cite rowlett|itasw|accessdate = March 8, 2018}}{{cite web | url = http://www.marina.difesa.it/cosa-facciamo/per-la-difesa-sicurezza/fari/Pagine/2370.aspx | title = Castello d'Ischia Lighthouse | publisher = Marina Militare | accessdate = March 8, 2018}}

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Castello d'Ischia Lighthouse ({{langx|it|Faro di Castello d'Ischia}}) is an active lighthouse located in the municipality of Ischia, Campania on the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Description

The lighthouse was established in 1913 and consist of a lantern mounted on a steep bastion, toward the seaside, of the Aragonese Castle built in the 15th century. The lantern, {{convert|3|ft}} high, is positioned at {{convert|82|m|ft}} above sea level and emits a long white flash in a 6 seconds period, visible up to a distance of {{convert|16|nmi}}. The lighthouse is completely automated and is operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 2370 E.F.

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