Vittoria Light

Faro della Vittoria (Trieste)

lighthouse in Trieste

#9 in Trieste / #843 in Italy

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Vittoria Light, or Faro della Vittoria, is a prominent lighthouse located in Trieste, Italy. Erected between 1923 and 1927, it stands as a memorial to the Italian sailors who lost their lives during World War I. The lighthouse, designed by architect Arduino Berlam and engineer Guido Semenza, is notable for its impressive height of 68 meters, making it one of the tallest lighthouses in the world. Situated atop the Gretta Hill, the structure combines both functional and commemorative elements, featuring a statue of the Winged Victory at its peak.

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