Vittoria Light
Vittoria Light (Italian: Faro della Vittoria) also known as the Victory Lighthouse, is an active lighthouse in Trieste, Italy, serving the Gulf of Trieste. It is located on the hill of Gretta (Poggio di Gretta), off the Strada del Friuli. At a height of 223 feet (68 m) it is one of the tallest lighthouses in the world.
Vittoria Light in 2005 | |
| Location | Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Italy |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 45°40′32″N 13°45′25″E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1927 |
| Foundation | earthwork |
| Construction | stone tower |
| Height | 67.85 metres (222.6 ft) |
| Shape | tapered cylindrical tower, crowned by a bronze statue |
| Markings | white tower, bronze figure |
| Power source | mains electricity |
| Operator | Marina Militare |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 115 metres (377 ft) |
| Lens | Fresnel lens (original), Type OR 500 (current) |
| Intensity | 1,250,000 cd |
| Range | main: 22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi) reserve: 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl 8"9 W 10s. |
| Italy no. | 4376 E.F. |
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