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This beautiful Italian tower is the Rimini Lighthouse. The area was called Ariminum during the reign of the Roman Empire. Ever since then, it has been an important tourist center. At the end of its canal port stands the lighthouse.
The white fort tower was used as a viewing point to alert against Turkish pirate attacks. Construction of the lighthouse began in September of 1733, from plans submitted by architect Luigi Vanvitelli, and after many changes and restorations, it was finally completed in 1754.
In 1911, the Italian Navy took over the lighthouse. However, during World War II the tower was partially destroyed by fascists. After the war, the tower was restored to the splendor that it shows today. Still a manned station, Mr. Colaci Vincenzo is the current Keeper of the Light.
This story appeared in the March 1999 edition of Lighthouse Digest Magazine. For subscription information about the print edition, click here.
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