La Spezia Historic Centre
La Spezia





Visit La Spezia Historic Centre
Popular places to visit

Castello San Giorgio
Learn more about La Spezia’s past through the fascinating artifacts and relics in the collection in this museum located inside a historic castle.

Cattedrale di Cristo Re
Admire the striking modern design of this cathedral. Its hilltop location ensures you will also enjoy stunning views of the Gulf of La Spezia.

Museo Civico Etnografico Giovanni Podenzana
Gain insight into the culture and traditions of the rural communities of the historic Lunigiana territory at this fascinating museum.

Il Faro
You can enjoy retail therapy at Il Faro during your stay in La Spezia. Amble around the area's waterfront or seek out its hiking trails.
Piazza Garibaldi
Learn about the local history of La Spezia with a stop at Piazza Garibaldi. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the hiking trails.
Amadeo Lia Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Amadeo Lia Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to La Spezia. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the hiking trails.
Things to do

Cinque Terre and Pisa Day Trip from Florence

From La Spezia: Florence and Pisa Shore Excursion

Horse ride on the coast of Monterosso al Mare Cinque Terre

From La Spezia: Pisa, with optional Leaning Tower and Cinque Terre

Monterosso : Cinque Terre boat tour day or sunset with aperitif
Top hotels in La Spezia Historic Centre

The Poet Hotel
"Very clean, modern and large rooms. The best hotel that I stayed at in Italy. Staff were very helpful during railway strike to help find us a private driver to Milan. Breakfast was also excellent. Not just a continental breakfast. I will definitely stay here again instead of Cinque Terre."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026

Hotel Firenze E Continentale
"Clean room and hotel. Staff were helpful"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026

Affittacamere Casa Danè
"The hotel has an excellent location 3 mins walk distance from the train station and make it easy to visit Cinque Terre. The room is very small and difficult to turn around. There is one chair for a twin room. The most difficult part is the bath room is was so small and so packed, the toilet seat ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026

AllegroItalia La Spezia
"Room was simple but good. Mini fridge was nice to have but it was not very cold. Same for the A/C. The fan cranked up, but it was not all that cold no matter what i set the thermostat at. But at least for the time i was there (mid-May) nights cooled down enough to just open windows to.cool it down ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026

CDH Hotel La Spezia
"Friendly and helpful staff. Very good breakfast."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026

La Casa delle Acciughe
"Martina accommodated us very well and let us check in early. Easy quick check in, clean nice room"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026

