Province of La Spezia

The province of La Spezia spans 881 square kilometers along the Mediterranean coast, encompassing 32 municipalities including the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Cinque Terre.

The province gained strategic importance after 1861 with the establishment of the Royal naval arsenal, transforming La Spezia from a fishing village into a military center.

The province maintains strong maritime traditions through events like the Palio del Golfo rowing competition, which involves thirteen maritime villages competing annually.

The territory connects to major Italian cities through the Tirrenica and Pontremolese railway lines, with La Spezia Centrale serving as the main transportation hub.

During World War II, the province earned a Gold Medal of Military Valour for its resistance activities and later became known as the Gateway to Zion.

Location: Liguria

Capital city: La Spezia

Shares border with: Metropolitan City of Genoa, Province of Parma, Province of Massa-Carrara

Website: http://provincia.sp.it

GPS coordinates: 44.10804,9.82887

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:44