Best Things To Do in La Spezia, Italy

Tourist Attractions in La Spezia

Here is the list of things to do in La Spezia and tourist attractions in city.

1. Sailing 5 Terre - Day Tours

   

   Boating

   This is one of the best sailing companies on the Cinque Terre Coast. The agency strikes the deal, and the captain runs the boat. Various half day, day long, and even multiple day trip packages are available. Whether you go as a family or as couple looking for some Cinque Terre romance. The captain, Paul, grew up around here and knows exactly how to best make your trip memorable.

2. Le Vie Della Bellezza

   

   Leisure, Spa

   They call themselves a beauty farm, where your relaxation is customised. There is massage in four types – thermal, hot stones, four hands and Pinda Swedana. There is a sauna. Reflexology (foot massages) and facial treatments here are supposed to be awesome. They use a lot gimmickry in all this – at the very least, you should come away with a feeling of having seen something exotic. ...Read more

3. Market Square

   

   Square, Street Market, Street Food, Old Town

   Found in the Piazza Camillo Cavour in the old town, this shaded market serves up some wonderful food. The fishmongers always have a fresh catch, and the farmers always have a fresh crop. Flowers and cheeses and meats here are just as good. The people here, both traders and tourists are very lively. In fact, this is the best place to get to know La Spezia’s spirit. The area itself is pedes...Read more

4. The Ducal Palace

   

   Castle, Palace, Archaeological Site

   This medieval castle, originally built just for defence, was adopted by the Gonzaga as their royal residence. It’s dominated by four towers, wide inner courts and gardens, and about 500 rooms. The complex actually consist of various separate buildings, one of which is the Castle. These contain a wide variety of artwork and historical artefacts (some of which are archaeological). Highlight...Read more

5. Museum Of The Seal

   4.2 (267 Votes)
   

   Museum, Exhibition , Specialty Museum

   Sigillography, or the study of seals, is an obscure but fascinating subject – and this museum is the best place to explore it. The neo-Gothic building hosts the most comprehensive collection of this type there ever was, collected from every country and every age imaginable (the exhibitions are thus arranged chronologically and then geographically). It is a result of thirty years of resear...Read more

6. Castello Di San Giorgio

   4.3 (5 Votes)
   

   Religious Site, Castle, Historical Site

   Standing on the Poggio hilltop, the Castello Di San Giorgio or St Geroge’s Castle dates back to 14th century. With its magnanimous structure and museum featuring artefacts and sculptures, the castle speaks on behalf of the history of La Spezia city. This Genoese military fortification can be accessed by the Via XXVII Marzo that crosses the old walls set up to defend the inhabitants. Going...Read more

7. Civic Theatre

   3.9 (8 Votes)
   

   Entertainment, Theatre

   Civic Theatre is located in La Spezia and is a popular tourist destination. This small yet cosy theatre offers its guests many beautiful theatrical performances. This theatre also offers annual subscriptions for the theatre fan in you. Great ambience and great acoustics makes this place a favourite among the locals as well as the tourist. The only drawback of this place is little legroom betwe...Read more

8. Cattedrale Di Cristo Re

   3.7
   

   Religious Site, Cathedral

   La Spezia Cathedral is a Roman Catholic Cathedral in La Spezia, Italy. The cathedral was supposed to be built in the early-nineteenth century. But, due to some reasons, the project got postponed and was finally completed in 1975. The building can be easily recognized by its huge circular shape. The unique structure attracts many architecture enthusiasts and has become a significant landmark in...Read more

9. Museo Tecnico Navale

   4.5 (2047 Votes)
   

   Museum, Garden, Historical Site, Exhibition

   Though the institute itself is centuries old (it was started in 1570), it was moved here in 1958. The exhibits here mostly made up of models that trace the history of La Spezia navy. These mostly cover the period from 1860 to the WWII. Also available here are figureheads from ships from fifteenth, sixteenth, and seventeenth centuries. Other memorabilia include maps, medals, flags, and weapons. ...Read more

10. Parco Naturale Regionale Di Porto Venere

    4.7 (322 Votes)
    

    Park, Wildlife Park, Hiking Trail, Castle

    This beautiful park, famous for it’s coastline and archipelago is a wonder of water, vegetation and wildlife. It’s a popular hiking and trekking destination. It is also a site of historical interest – in one of the caves here, prehistoric remains were found. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There’s a lovely little town in the park, the Porto Venery, and you can also v...Read more

11. Museo Civico Amedeo Lia

    4.4 (1139 Votes)
    

    Art Museum, Museum, Historical Site, Exhibition

    Amadeo Lia was a renowned collector who lived in La Spezia; this museum houses his life’s work. The building it is in used to be a friar’s convent, then a military hospital. Currently, the museum is host to a wide variety of historical objects; these include paintings, jewellery, furniture, and interior decoration such as glassworks. The Renaissance collection is especially spectacu...Read more

12. Il Baretto

    3.9 (346 Votes)

13. Mediterranea

14. Riomaggiore

    4.4 (194 Votes)

15. Vernazza

    4.3 (133 Votes)
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