Sarzana

The white marble Gothic cathedral stands prominently in the center of Sarzana, displaying intricate architectural details from its construction between 1355 and 1474.

The episcopal seat transferred from ancient Luni to Sarzana in 1202, marking the beginning of the town's rise as an ecclesiastical center in the region.

The fortress, reconstructed under Lorenzo de' Medici's direction, represents the military engineering standards of the Renaissance period in the Liguria region.

Two railway lines connect Sarzana to major cities, with the Tirrenica line running to Genoa and Rome, while the Pontremolese line extends to Parma and Milan.

The town gained recognition in 1921 when local citizens and Carabinieri mounted resistance against armed groups during a period of social upheaval.

Location: Province of La Spezia

Capital city: Sarzana

Elevation above the sea: 21 m

Shares border with: Ameglia, Arcola, Aulla, Carrara, Castelnuovo Magra, Fosdinovo, Lerici, Luni, Santo Stefano di Magra, Vezzano Ligure

Address: 19038 Sarzana, SP, Italy 19038

Website: https://comune.sarzana.sp.it

GPS coordinates: 44.11361,9.95996

Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:43