The first lighthouse was built in 1853 , then rebuilt in 1884 and heavily damaged by the 1908 Messina earthquake . The original lighthouse was a tapered octagonal prism tower high with balcony and lantern . The lighthouse was inactive for a long time , then it was restored but the height was shortened to the current . The lighthouse consists of an octagonal prism tower , high , painted with black and white bands , with balcony and lantern , rising from a 1-storey white masonry keeper 's house . The lantern , painted in grey metallic , is positioned at above sea level and emits two green flashes in a 10 seconds period , visible up to a distance of . Another light positioned at emits a red flash on and off in a 5 seconds period . The lighthouse is completely automated , powered by the mains power and is operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 2736 E.F.
1908 Messina earthquake
1908 Messina earthquake
Capo Peloro Lighthouse