Lighthouses

 

Punta Penna Lighthouse, Italy

At an impressive height of 230 feet (70m) tall, Punta Penna Lighthouse is considered the eighth tallest traditional lighthouse in the world. Located in the city of Vasto on Italy’s Adriatic Coast, the tower was built in 1906 but was partially destroyed during the Second World War, so it was reconstructed between 1946 and 1948. The lighthouse comprises a two-story brick building at the base, topped by a tall tower which contains a 307-step spiral staircase to the summit.