Punta Penna Lighthouse

In Vasto, Italy, there is a working lighthouse known as Punta Penna Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Punta Penna). It is the second tallest lighthouse in Italy, behind the Lantern of Genoa, and the eighth tallest "conventional lighthouse" in the world, standing at a height of 70 meters (230 feet). At the port of Vasto, it is situated in a key strategic area along Via Madonna della Penna. It was constructed in 1906 and has undergone numerous reconstructions.

Part of the original lighthouse was smashed by the retreating German troops in 1944, and it was eventually dismantled. It was rebuilt beginning in 1946 under the direction of architect Olindo Tarcione, and it reopened on May 2, 1948. The lighthouse is distinctive since it has a two-story base that resembles a typical brick building and used as dwelling for the light keeper family as well as a location for some administrative offices. 307 steps of spiral stairs climb to the peak.

Location: Italy