Punta Carena Lighthouse ( it, Faro di Punta Carena) is an active lighthouse, located on the island of Capri on the head of the same name, about southwest of

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. The lighthouse has been active since 1867; its construction began in 1862.

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It consists of an

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brick tower with lantern and gallery, above a two-story building. The lighthouse was repainted recently and is now white with red vertical stripes, and the keeper's house in red. The lighthouse has a rotating view that emits white light flashes every 3 seconds. The focal plane is located at 73

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. The lighthouse has a range of 25 nautical miles (about 46 km), and is therefore defined as an offshore lighthouse. It is a 28 m (92 ft) octagonal masonry tower on a two-story house.

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Lighthouses completed in 1867 Lighthouses in Italy Buildings and structures in Capri, Campania 1867 establishments in Italy {{Italy-struct-stub

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