Lanterna di Genova

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Lanterna di Genova is the historic lighthouse and symbol of the Italian port city of Genoa, recognized as one of the oldest and tallest lighthouses still in operation.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf lighthouse
monument
symbol of Genoa
alternateName Lanterna
Lighthouse of Genoa
associatedWith Genoese maritime history
Genoa
surface form: Port of Genoa
constructionMaterial stone
country Italy
countryCode IT
focalHeight about 117 meters
function aids navigation for ships entering the Port of Genoa
city landmark
hasFeature fortified base
gallery near mid‑height
lantern at the top
public walkway access
hasPart Lanterna Museum
height about 249 feet
approximately 76 meters
heritageStatus one of the oldest lighthouses still in operation
one of the tallest traditional lighthouses in the world
symbol of the city of Genoa
languageOfName Italian
lightCharacteristic flashing white light
lightRange about 24 nautical miles
locatedIn Genoa
Liguria
Genoa
surface form: Port of Genoa
locatedNear Genoa container port
Genoa cruise and ferry terminals
locatedOn Ligurian Sea
Mediterranean Sea
promontory of Capo di Faro
marking unpainted stone tower
operator Italian Navy
surface form: Marina Militare
ownedBy Metropolitan City of Genoa
surface form: Comune di Genova
publicAccess yes
reconstructionReason reconstruction after war damage in the 16th century
symbolizes Genoa
Genoese maritime power
touristAttraction yes
towerShape tapered square tower
two stacked towers on a bastion
usedFor civic ceremonies
maritime signaling
tourism
yearFirstBuilt 12th century
yearRebuilt 1543

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Genoa hasLandmark Lanterna di Genova