This particular lighthouse is ornate and historic, a gorgeous landmark in the Italian coastal city of Trieste. They don't make lighhouses like this anymore; they didn't make many like this back then, either.
Let's first see where it is located. If you click that, it shows where Trieste is in relation to Venice, at the top of the Adriatic Sea.
Now, let's get the perspective of The Lighthouse Directory (linked this time).
"1927. Active; focal plane 115 m (377 ft); two white flashes every 10 s. 68 m (223 ft) round fluted stone tower with lantern and gallery, crowned by a bronze statue of Victoria (winged victory). ... This lighthouse was built after World War I brought Trieste and the Istrian peninsula to the south under Italian control. Built of Istrian stone on the foundation of a 19th century Austrian fortress, the lighthouse was designed by the architect Arduino Berlam with sculptures by Giovanni Mayer. The structure celebrates the Italian victory and is a memorial to Italian sailors lost in the war. It stands on the hill of Gretta, off the Strada del Friuli, about 2 km (1.2 mi) north of the central city and waterfront."
Basically, it's an impressive lighthouse.
So here are the pictures. There are many more, as you will see if you search.
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