Luni, Administrative municipality in Province of La Spezia, Italy.
Description
Luni is a municipality in the Province of La Spezia nestled between the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Apuan Alps. The area contains both coastal zones and elevated terrain with remnants of the ancient Roman settlement scattered throughout.
History
The Romans established Luna in 177 BC as a military post, which later became an important port for marble trade. This role shaped the region's economy and infrastructure for centuries to come.
Culture
The name reconnects the modern community with its ancient Roman roots, creating a tangible link to the past that residents and visitors experience today. This connection shapes how the place is perceived and remembered locally.
Practical
The terrain varies between lowland and elevated areas, so choose appropriate footwear depending on your planned routes. The mix of coastal and mountainous sections offers options for different activity levels and interests.
Did you know?
Excavations in the 1970s uncovered Roman structures including an amphitheater and forum that had lain hidden for centuries. These discoveries are now displayed in a museum, allowing visitors to connect directly with the ancient past.
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Roman Amphitheatre of Luna
2.9 km
Luni National Archaeological Museum
3 km
Castle of Castelnuovo Magra
2.7 km
Santa Maria Maddalena church
2.5 km
Nostra Signora del Mirteto
963 m
San Lorenzo Church
1.1 km
Santi Filippo e Giacomo
646 m
San Martino
553 mRoman Theatre of Luna
2.8 km
Bettigna bridge
2.1 km
Santa Rosa di Lima
2 km
Santissima Annunziata
1.3 km
Palazzo Amati Ingolotti Cornelio
2.5 km
Public lavoir
2.7 km
Oratorio dei Bianchi
2.5 km
Cappella Vallecchia
2.9 km
Fontana della Civiltà delle Arti
2.9 kmMuseo etnografico di Ortonovo
469 mMonument "The wind of time" to Alessandro Brucellaria
3.4 km
Oratorio dei Rossi
2.5 kmPalazzetti
2.9 km
Fontana del Ranocchio
2.5 kmCity walls of Castelnuovo Magra
2.4 kmCittadella
2.3 kmTunnel Multimediale Luni Experience
3.9 kmTeatro Tenda Molicciara
2.9 kmScenic viewpoint
1.1 kmScenic viewpoint
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