A notable medieval lighthouse was the Lanterna of Genoa in Italy, established around 1139. It was re
A notable medieval lighthouse was the Lanterna of Genoa in Italy, established around 1139. It was rebuilt completely in 1544 as the impressive tower that remains a visible seamark today. The keeper of the light in 1449 was Antonio Columbo, uncle of the Columbus who crossed the Atlantic. -- source link
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