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La Lanterna de Genova
Unknown Era · Site44.4045°N, 8.9046°E

La Lanterna de Genova

The Lighthouse of Genoa, often known as simply La Lanterna, is the main light serving the Port of Genoa, the capital of Liguria, Italy. Besides being an important aid to night navigation in the vicinity, the tower serves as a symbol and a landmark for the city of Genoa. Rebuilt in its current shape in 1543 replacing the former lighthouse, it is the world's fourth oldest lighthouse, following the Tower of Hercules in A Coruña, Spain, Hook Head Lighthouse in Ireland, Kõpu Lighthouse, on the island of Hiiumaa, Estonia. Built of masonry, at 76 m (249 ft), it is constructed in two square portions, each one capped by a terrace. The whole structure is crowned by a lantern from which the light is shone.

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