Faro di Portoferraio
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Faro di Portoferraio, built between 1788 and 1789, is located on the northern rampart of Forte Stella in Portoferraio, Elba Island. The lighthouse features a 25-meter-tall cylindrical stone tower with a double balcony and lantern. It emits three white flashes every 14 seconds, visible up to 16 nautical miles, guiding ships navigating the Tyrrhenian Sea.
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- First Release Apr 26, 2024
- Stamp Series Beautiful Lighthouses
- https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faro_di_Portoferraio
Where is it?
Portoferraio Lighthouse, Via Forte Stella, 57037 Portoferraio LI, Italy
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