Best places in the Province of La Spezia
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.
Chiesa di Santa Margherita di Antiochia
14th-century Ligurian Gothic church built on a rock overlooking the sea, notable for its octagonal bell tower.
Porticciolo di Vernazza
Natural harbor surrounded by colorful houses, serving as a docking point for local ferries and fishing boats.
Viewpoint on Riomaggiore and the sea
Panoramic spot overlooking the village's vertical architecture and the rugged Ligurian coastline.
Gigante
14-meter concrete statue of Neptune built in 1910, integrated into the rock at the end of Fegina Beach.
Torre Aurora
16th-century defensive tower built to protect against pirate raids, situated on the hill separating the old and new towns.
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