Scoglio Palumbo Lighthouse

Scoglio Palumbo Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located on an islet 102 metres long and 67 metres wide just 0.6 nautical miles west of the entrance to the port of on the Sicily Channel.
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  • Type: Lighthouse
  • Description: lighthouse in Italy
  • Also known as: “Faro Scoglio Palumbo”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Colombaia and Ligny Tower.

Islet
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is an islet.

Museum
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is a coastal watchtower in , . It was built between 1671 and 1672 at a strategic position on the city's western coast. Today, the tower is in good condition, and it is open to the public as an archaeological museum. is situated 1 km northeast of Scoglio Palumbo Lighthouse.

Church
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is a former church in , , located near the . Built in the early 17th century by local coral fishermen, it was dedicated to Saint Liberale, a Christian martyr. is situated 1 km northeast of Scoglio Palumbo Lighthouse.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Trapani and Nubia.

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occupies a narrow peninsula stretching between two seas, where the Tyrrhenian and Mediterranean meet. Its historic centre extends directly into the water, framed by old city walls, beaches, and a working port.

Village
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is a village, which is situated 4½ km southeast of Scoglio Palumbo Lighthouse.

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The form a coastal nature reserve in western Sicily, known for traditional salt harvesting, flamingos, and historic windmills.

Scoglio Palumbo Lighthouse

Latitude
38.01261° or 38° 0′ 45″ north
Longitude
12.48852° or 12° 29′ 19″ east
Open location code
8FCJ2F7Q+2C
Open­Street­Map ID
node 9080968009
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­lighthouse
Wiki­data ID
Q28375941
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In Other Languages

“Scoglio Palumbo Lighthouse” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Piazza Vittime della Motonave Maria Stella and Largo delle Ninfe.

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