Melendugno
| Melendugno | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Melendugno | |
 |
|
 Melendugno
|
|
| Coordinates: 40°16′N 18°20′E / 40.267°N 18.333°ECoordinates: 40°16′N 18°20′E / 40.267°N 18.333°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region |
 Apulia
|
| Province / Metropolitan city | Lecce (LE) |
| Frazioni |
Borgagne, Roca Vecchia, San Foca, Torre dell'Orso, Torre Sant'Andrea, Torre Saracena Torre Specchia |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Marco Potì |
| Area | |
| • Total | 91 km2 (35 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2015) | |
| • Total | 9,924 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (280/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Melendugnesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 73026 |
| Dialing code | 0832 |
| Patron saint | San Niceta |
| Saint day | Second Sunday in September |
| Website | Official website |
Torre Sant'Andrea di Missipezza Lighthouse
|
|
 Apulia
|
|
| Location | Torre Sant'Andrea Apulia Italy |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 40°15′19.0″N 18°26′42.0″E / 40.255278°N 18.445000°E |
| Year first constructed | 1932 |
| Construction | masonry building |
| Tower shape | square prism building with lantern atop |
| Markings / pattern | seaward side painted in black and white checkerboard pattern, metallic grey lantern dome |
| Height | 16 metres (52 ft) |
| Focal height | 24 metres (79 ft) |
| Current lens | type TD |
| Light source | mains power |
| Intensity | 1,000 w |
| Range | main: 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) reserve: 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl (2) WR 7s. |
| Admiralty number | E2188 |
| NGA number | 10800 |
| ARLHS number | ITA-170 |
| Italy number | 3608 E.F. |
| Managing agent | Marina Militare |
Borgagne, Roca Vecchia, San Foca, Torre dell'Orso, Torre Sant'Andrea, Torre Saracena
Melendugno is a town and comune in the Italian province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy.
It is known for its marine, which are bathing beaches on the Adriatic Sea: Roca Vecchia, San Foca, Torre dell'Orso and Torre Sant'Andrea, which were awarded the Blue Flag beach prize for the water quality. Melendugno also includes the frazione of Borgagne.
Torre Sant'Andrea di Missipezza Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Torre Sant'Andrea di Missipezza ) is an active lighthouse in the frazione of Torre Sant'Andrea in the municipality of Melendugno. The lantern is placed atop a massive masonry old defence tower with the seaward side painted with white and black checkerboard pattern, the other three sides are painted in white. The lighthouse was activated in 1932 and is 16 metres (52 ft) high; the lantern is positioned at an height of 24 metres (79 ft) above sea level. The lighthouse is fully automated and operated by the Lighthouses Service of Marina Militare, identified by the Country code number 3688 E.F. The light emits two white or red flashes, depending on direction, in a seven seconds period visible up to 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi).
...
Wikipedia