Faros Sidero, Kerkyra, Corfu, Greece

The Sidero Lighthouse (Faros Sidero) sits high atop the citadel of the Old Fort at Corfu Town (Kerkyra) on the island of Corfu, Greece. The British constructed the light on the grounds of the Old Fort in 1828. During my visit, I noted that the maintenance of the lighthouse and the grounds of the Old Fort  could stand some improvement as you will note by the graffiti on the lighthouse in one of the photos. Photos were taken in September 2011.

Faros Katakolon, Katakolon, Greece

The Katakolon Lighthouse (Faros Katakolon) sits on a hill just to the North of the town of Katakolon, Greece.  Katakolon is home to a cruise ship port for persons visiting the ancient site of Olympia a short distance away.  This lighthouse is active and was built in 1865. Photos taken in September 2011.

Akrotiri Lighthouse, Santorini, Greece

The Akrotiri Lighthouse sits on a high bluff overlooking the Aegean Sea at the South West tip of the main island of Santorini, Greece (Cyclades Islands).  The lighthouse was constructed in 1892 and is active.  The light appears to be a popular tourist attraction as there were many visitors to the area during my time there. Photos taken in September 2011.

Daska Lighthouse, Dubrovnik, Croatia

The Daska Lighthouse sits on the small island, Otocic Daska, which is West of  the port area of Dubrovnik, Croatia.  A lighthouse was established here in 1876, but the date of construction of this light is not known.  The lighthouse appears to be inactive as there is no lamp in the tower.  A smaller beacon on a concrete post sits near the water in front of the old lighthouse. Photos taken in September 2011.

Grebeni Lighthouse, Dubrovnik, Croatia

The Grebeni Lighthouse sits on the rocky island of Hrid Grebeni which sits just West of the city of Dubrovnik, Croatia.  The lighthouse was constructed in 1872. It was damaged in the early 1990's during the seige of Dubrovnik, but appears to have been fully restored. The photos were taken in September 2011.

Punta Pezzo Lighthouse, Villa San Giovanni, Italy

The Punta Pezzo Lighthouse is located in the city of Villa San Giovanni, Italy on the Strait of Messina. It is across the strait from the city of Messina and ferries run regulary between the two cities. This light was constructed in 1953.  Unfortunatly my photo, taken in September 2011 is a bit of a distant view.

Faro di San Raineri, Messina, Sicily, Italy

This lighthouse was established in 1555 and the light sits atop an old watchtower on the Punta Secca penninsula which guards the main harbour at Messina on the Island of Sicily in Italy. The lighthouse is located in a military compound that encompasses the majority of the Northern end of the penninsula. Photos were taken in September 2011.

Punta Secca Lighthouse, Messina, Italy

This light sits at the North East tip of Punta Secca, a penninsula on the East side of the main harbour at Messina on the Island of Sicily, Italy. It is situated on a military compound which encompasses the majority of the North end of the penninsula. It is located only a short distance North of the Faro di San Raineri. Photos taken in September 2011.

Capo Peloro Lighthouse, Messina, Italy

This light is situated on Cape Peloro which is just North of the city of Messina on the Island of Sicily, Italy. It sits at the North West entrance to the Strait of Messina. This light was established in 1884.  Photos taken in September 2011.

Faux Lighthouse, Civitavecchia, Italy

This tower that sits on the main breakwater at the port of Civitavecchia, Italy is not a true lighthouse, but has been constructed to enhance the area where cruise ships arrive in the port. It is not far from the remains of the original Civitavecchia lighthouse. It is not however a true replica of the original light. Photos taken in September 2011.

Civitavecchia Lighthouse, Civitavecchia, Italy

The remains of the former Civitavecchia Lighthouse sit on a small mole in the main harbour in the port of Civitavecchia, Italy. This lighthouse was established in 1616 and the lighthouse was destroyed during World War II. The remains of the cylindrical base is all that is left of the tower. Photos were taken in September 2011.

Molo de San Vicenzo, Naples, Italy

The lighthouse, Molo de San Vicenzo sits on the long breakwater (Mole de San Vicenzo) at the main entrance to the port at Naples, Italy. This beautiful red lighthouse sits near a statue of San Gennaro. The lighthouse was constructed in 1916. Photos taken in September 2011.

Faro del Antemurale Thaon di Revel, Naples, Italy

This lighthouse sits at the South West end of a detached breakwater that protects the main harbour of Naples, Italy. It is located across from the Molo de San Vicenzo lightouse at the main entrance to the harbour. Photos taken in September 2011.

Palermo Molo Sud, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

This red and white light sits on the South mole in the harbour at Palermo on the Island of Sicily in Italy. It sits atop a small building at the end of the mole in an area of marinas.  Photos taken in September 2011

Palermo Diga Foranea, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

The lighthouse known as Palermo Diga Foranea is located on the main breakwater in the harbour at Palermo on the Island of Sicily in Italy. It was originally at the end of the breakwater, however the breakwater has since been extended. Photos taken in September 2011.

Faro de Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

The Faro de Palermo is a concrete tower located on the north mole in the main harbour at Palermo on the Island of Sicily in Italy. It is located in an industrial area of the port. The original station was established here in 1884. Photos taken in September 2011

Merry Island Lighthouse, Merry Island, British Columbia

The Merry Island Lighthouse is located on Merry Island in the Straight of Georgia off the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. The island sits just Southeast of Thormanby Island at the entrance to Welcome Pass. The station was established at Merry Island in 1903 and the current lighthouse was constructed in 1966. The lighthouse is staffed and is operated by the Canadian Coast Guard. Many thanks to my friends Glen and Marcia for their hospitatlity and running me out to the lighthouse in their boat. Photos taken in August 2011.

Old Michigan City Lighthouse, Michigan City, Indiana

This schoolhouse style lighthouse was built in 1858 but has been inactive since 1904. It did however serve as the keepers house for the Michigan City East Pierhead Lighthouse until 1940. It is located in Washington Park in Michigan City, Indiana just West of the Michigan City East Pierhead Lighthouse. It now serves as a lighthouse museum and is well worth the visit. Although there is no lens in the tower, a rebuilt spiral staircase allows one access to the tower and the view. Photos taken in June 2011.

Michigan City East Pierhead Lighthouse, Michigan City, Indiana

This light was built in 1904 replacing a previous wooden light that established on the site in 1871. It sits at the end of a long concrete pier near Washington Park in Michigan City, Indiana. There is a popular beach adjacent to the pier. The light is somewhat unique in that there is a steel catwalk that starts at the foot of the pier and travels out to the lighthouse. This cat walk enabled the keepers to more easily access the light during very stormy weather. In 2007 the lighthouse was deemed excess by the Coast Guard and was taken over by Michigan City. Just north of the light is a large nuclear power generating station. When I visited the light in June 2011 I found it in need of some sprucing up as the paint was worn and there was an abundance of graffiti, especially on the lake side of the light.