Faro di San Benedetto del Tronto

This 31-meter white cylindrical lighthouse on the Adriatic coast is one of those landmarks that's easy to walk past but worth a proper look. It's a working 'landing lighthouse' — meaning it guides ships into the port with two white flashes every 10 seconds, which makes it quietly fascinating to watch at dusk. A two-story keeper's house sits right next to the tower, giving the whole thing a classic, postcard-worthy feel.