Provincia della Spezia

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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.

Provincia della Spezia's Unmissable Gems — Mappa

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Castello di Riomaggiore

13th-century fortification featuring two circular towers and views over the Gulf of Poets.

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Monterosso al Mare Beaches

Three stripes of white sands enveloped by the azure sea - just pick whichever one you like.

Martin Cueto Freire / CC-BY-SA

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Chiesa di Santa Margherita di Antiochia

14th-century Ligurian Gothic church built on a rock overlooking the sea, notable for its octagonal bell tower.

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Chiesa di San Pietro

14th-century church in Ligurian Gothic style, featuring a white Carrara marble rose window and barrel-vaulted interior.

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Cinque terre Cornelia

Elevated vantage point offering panoramic views of the village and surrounding terraced vineyards.

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Porticciolo di Vernazza

Natural harbor surrounded by colorful houses, serving as a docking point for local ferries and fishing boats.

Davide Papalini / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Chiesa di San Lorenzo

14th-century Gothic church featuring a rose window from 1375 and a detached bell tower that served as a watchtower.

Mauro Cavallo / CC BY 3.0

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View Point

Coastal lookout providing the iconic perspective of the village's colorful houses stacked atop volcanic rock.

Davide Papalini / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista

Gothic church dating to 1340, known for its marble rose window and portals decorated with Romanesque motifs.

Elisa Bolzon / CC-BY-SA

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Viewpoint on Riomaggiore and the sea

Panoramic spot overlooking the village's vertical architecture and the rugged Ligurian coastline.

Davide Papalini / CC BY-SA 3.0

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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.

GIANFRANCO NEGRI / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Chiesa di San Francesco

17th-century Capuchin monastery on San Cristoforo hill, housing artworks by Van Dyck and offering views of the bay.

Marcela Mihessen / CC-BY-SA

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Gigante

14-meter concrete statue of Neptune built in 1910, integrated into the rock at the end of Fegina Beach.

Carlos Mario Tamayo O / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Torre Aurora

16th-century defensive tower built to protect against pirate raids, situated on the hill separating the old and new towns.

Davide Papalini / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Castello di Lerici

12th-century polygonal fortification housing a chapel dedicated to Saint Anastasia and a museum of palaeontology.

Roberto Bertoli / CC BY 2.0

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Castello di San Terenzo

15th-century defensive structure built on a rocky spur to protect the village from Saracen raids.

Genuae / Public domain

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Luni, Italy

Luni is a comune in the province of La Spezia, in the easternmost end of the Liguria region of northern Italy.