Province of La Spezia
Province of La Spezia, Province in Liguria, Italy.
The Province of La Spezia is an administrative region along the Mediterranean coast in Liguria. It spreads across several towns and villages, including the renowned Cinque Terre, which is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The province gained strategic importance after 1861 when a royal naval arsenal was established, transforming La Spezia from a fishing village into a military center. This shift changed the economy and character of the entire region for generations to come.
The province carries on strong ties to the sea through local celebrations and daily rhythms that reflect generations of fishing heritage. You can see how maritime traditions shape how communities here gather and spend their time together.
Railway lines connect the province to larger Italian cities, with La Spezia Centrale serving as the main transportation hub for travelers. Most towns sit close together, so a car is not necessary to explore the region.
During World War II, the province earned a Gold Medal of Military Valour for its resistance activities against occupation. This recognition honors the courage of people who fought for their freedom here.
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Cinque Terre
9.8 km
Via dell'Amore
7.7 km
Palmaria
7.4 km
Cinque Terre National Park
6.4 km
Church of St. Peter
6.7 km
Scola Tower
6.7 km
Tino
9.2 km
Caprigliola bridge
10.7 km
Tinetto
9.6 km
Castello di San Giorgio
7.4 km
Fortezza di Sarzanello
11.4 km
La Spiaggia di Levanto
19 km
La Spezia Cathedral
118 m
Castello Doria
6.4 km
Sarzana Cathedral
10.7 km
Forte del Varignano
4.6 km
Parco regionale delle Valli del Cedra e del Parma
39.1 km
Castello San Giorgio
617 mSentiero Azzurro
9.4 km
Villa Rezzola
6.9 km
San Lorenzo
6.4 km
Fortezza della Brunella
16.1 km
Technical Naval Museum at La Spezia
991 m
Amedeo Lia Civic Museum
822 m
Monte Gottero
30.8 km
Villa Magni
6.3 km
Castello del Piagnaro
30.6 kmArea marina protetta Cinque Terre
11.5 km
Ameglia
Arcola
Beverino
Bolano
Bonassola
Borghetto di Vara
Brugnato
Calice al Cornoviglio
Carro
Carrodano
Castelnuovo Magra
Deiva Marina
Follo, Liguria
Framura
La Spezia
Lerici
Levanto
Maissana
Monterosso al Mare
Luni
Pignone
Porto Venere
Riccò del Golfo di Spezia
Riomaggiore
Rocchetta di Vara
Santo Stefano di Magra
Sarzana
Sesta Godano
Varese Ligure
Vernazza
Vezzano Ligure
Zignago
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