Torre Grande Lighthouse
{{Infobox lighthouse
| name = Torre Grande
| image = Torregrande Torre.jpg
| image_width = 250px
| caption = Torre Grande Lighthouse
| location = Marina di Torre Grande
Sardinia
Italy
| coordinates = {{coord|39.906639|N|8.516222|E|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| yearbuilt = 1542
| foundation = stone base
| construction = stone tower
| shape = massive cylindrical tower with lantern atop the roof
| marking = unpainted stone tower, white lantern
| height = {{convert|16|m|ft}}
| focalheight = {{convert|18|m|ft}}
| lens = Type TD
| intensity =
| range = {{convert|8|nmi}}
| characteristic = Fl R 5s.
| fogsignal = no
| country = Italy
| countrynumber = 1394 E.F.
| managingagent = Coastal and Marine Geomorphology Group and Marina Militare{{Cite rowlett|sarn|access-date=March 29, 2018}}{{cite web | url = http://www.marina.difesa.it/cosa-facciamo/per-la-difesa-sicurezza/fari/Pagine/1394.aspx | title = Punta Sardegna | publisher = Marina Militare | accessdate = March 29, 2018}}
}}
Torre Grande Lighthouse ({{langx|it|Faro di Torre Grande}}) is an active lighthouse located atop a coastal tower on the sea front of Marina di Torre Grande, Sardinia on the Sea of Sardinia.
Description
The construction of the massive tower began in 1542 by the Spaniards on order of Charles V and is considered the largest coastal defensive tower in Sardinia. The tower has a diameter of over {{convert|20|m|ft}} and it develops on two levels reaching {{convert|16|m|ft}} in height; the construction went slowly and was completed in 1555. In the 19th century a lantern was placed on the roof of the tower and was built a keeper's house.{{cite web |url = http://www.comune.oristano.it/it/il-comune-informa/notizie/notizia/Torre-Grande-Il-1-giugno-riapre-la-torre-spagnola-al-suo-interno-la-mostra-sulle-torri-costiere/ |title = Torre Grande |publisher = Città di Oristano |accessdate = March 29, 2018 |archive-date = March 30, 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180330012535/http://www.comune.oristano.it/it/il-comune-informa/notizie/notizia/Torre-Grande-Il-1-giugno-riapre-la-torre-spagnola-al-suo-interno-la-mostra-sulle-torri-costiere/ |url-status = dead }}
The tower is unpainted stone and the lantern is placed inside a room and shown thorough a bay window.
The light is positioned at {{convert|18|m|ft}} above sea level and emits one red flash in a 5 seconds period visible up to a distance of {{convert|8|nmi}}. The light is completely automated and managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 1394 E.F.; the building is managed by the City of Oristano which transformed it into the Museum of Coastal Towers.{{cite web|url = http://www.lanuovasardegna.it/oristano/cronaca/2016/09/21/news/la-torre-spagnola-passa-al-comune-e-diventa-un-museo-1.14134032 | title = La Torre spagnola passa al Comune | publisher = La Nuova Sardegna | accessdate = March 29, 2018}}
See also
References
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External links
- [http://www.marina.difesa.it/cosa-facciamo/per-la-difesa-sicurezza/fari/Pagine/italia.aspx Servizio Fari Marina Militare]
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