The Lighthouse of Genoa, known as La Lanterna, is the main lighthouse serving the Port of Genoa. Besides being an important aid to night navigation in the vicinity, the tower serves as a symbol and a landmark for the city of Genoa. Rebuilt in its current shape in 1543 replacing the former lighthouse, it is the world's third oldest lighthouse, following the Tower of Hercules in A Coruña, Spain, and Kõpu Lighthouse, on the island of Hiiumaa, Estonia. Built of masonry, at 76 m (249 ft), it is constructed in two square portions, each one capped by a terrace. The whole structure is crowned by a lantern from which the light is shone.
Lighthouse of Genoa during the sunset
The Lanterna of Genoa
The Lanterna of Genoa
Panorama of the port with the Lanterna.
The Port of Genoa it is one of the most important seaports in Italy. With a trade volume of 51.6 million tonnes, it is the busiest port of Italy after the port of Trieste by cargo tonnage.
The old Lighthouse of Genoa, in Sampierdarena quarter.
One of the container terminals of the port and the city of Genoa in the background
The ferry terminal in 2006
The marina of the Exhibition centre, home of the Genoa International Boat Show
