Five things you might not know about the lighthouse
Lots of interesting facts to discover
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Wedding at the Lighthouse
You can get married at the Bibione Lighthouse, as it hosts a Civil Registry Office that allows the celebration of weddings.
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Major events at the Lighthouse
The lighthouse hosts various types of events, including music, art, and science.
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A little world to discover
The nature surrounding the Bibione Lighthouse brings together different biotopes thanks to its proximity to the Tagliamento river mouth. Among the natural elements that make up this rich natural mosaic are: forest, pine grove, dunes, interdunal depressions, wetlands, the river, reed beds, and the beach. The flora includes the Austrian Black Pine, the Holm Oak, shrubs and herbs growing in the underbrush, as well as Angel’s Hair grass, various species of orchids, bellflowers, heather, snowdrops, and much more.
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Its origins
When the lighthouse was put into operation in the 1920s, a public tender was held to decide who would manage it. The winning families were Paro from Cesarolo, Gusso from Caorle, and Zulian from Trieste, who moved into the ground floor of the building attached to the lighthouse.
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Sea stories
There was always great harmony and cooperation between the sailors and the civilian families housed at the lighthouse. In the 1950s, a love story blossomed between a young sailor from Apulia and the daughter of one of the lighthouse keepers. It began in secret, but after he was discharged, they got married.