Provincia della Spezia's Unmissable Gems
The Province of La Spezia encompasses the Italian Riviera’s most iconic landscapes, centered on the Cinque Terre National Park. This collection features the historic castles of Riomaggiore and Lerici, the Roman archaeological site of Luni, and distinctive religious architecture like the striped Gothic facade of San Giovanni Battista in Monterosso. Key sites include the cliffside viewpoints of Manarola and Corniglia, the natural harbor of Vernazza, and the expansive sandy beaches of Monterosso al Mare, alongside medieval fortifications and ancient coastal trails.
A Castello di Riomaggiore
13th-century fortification featuring two circular towers and views over the Gulf of Poets.
B Monterosso al Mare Beaches
Three stripes of white sands enveloped by the azure sea - just pick whichever one you like.
C Chiesa di Santa Margherita di Antiochia
14th-century Ligurian Gothic church built on a rock overlooking the sea, notable for its octagonal bell tower.
D Chiesa di San Pietro
14th-century church in Ligurian Gothic style, featuring a white Carrara marble rose window and barrel-vaulted interior.
Cinque terre Cornelia
Elevated vantage point offering panoramic views of the village and surrounding terraced vineyards.
F Porticciolo di Vernazza
Natural harbor surrounded by colorful houses, serving as a docking point for local ferries and fishing boats.
G Chiesa di San Lorenzo
14th-century Gothic church featuring a rose window from 1375 and a detached bell tower that served as a watchtower.
H View Point
Coastal lookout providing the iconic perspective of the village's colorful houses stacked atop volcanic rock.
I Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
Gothic church dating to 1340, known for its marble rose window and portals decorated with Romanesque motifs.
J Viewpoint on Riomaggiore and the sea
Panoramic spot overlooking the village's vertical architecture and the rugged Ligurian coastline.
K Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
13th-century church characterized by a black-and-white striped marble facade and a belfry that originated as a watchtower.
L Chiesa di San Francesco
17th-century Capuchin monastery on San Cristoforo hill, housing artworks by Van Dyck and offering views of the bay.
M Gigante
14-meter concrete statue of Neptune built in 1910, integrated into the rock at the end of Fegina Beach.
N Torre Aurora
16th-century defensive tower built to protect against pirate raids, situated on the hill separating the old and new towns.
O Castello di Lerici
12th-century polygonal fortification housing a chapel dedicated to Saint Anastasia and a museum of palaeontology.
P Castello di San Terenzo
15th-century defensive structure built on a rocky spur to protect the village from Saracen raids.
Q Luni, Italy
Luni is a comune in the province of La Spezia, in the easternmost end of the Liguria region of northern Italy.
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