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Scilla Lighthouse (Template:Lang-it) is a lighthouse in Reggio Calabria, southern Italy. It is located on a terrace of Castello Ruffo di Scilla, on the Strait of Messina, and is important in directing ships onto the Strait from the north.
Built in 1913, it has a small cylindrical tower, 6 feet high, painted white with a black base. At the top is the lantern surrounded by the gallery. The lighthouse has a focal plane of 72 metres.[1]
References
- ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Calabria and Basilicata". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
38°15′24″N 15°42′54″E / 38.25667°N 15.71500°E
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