San Michele Arcangelo Church

San Michele Arcangelo Church is a medieval church building in the Pegazzano district of La Spezia. The structure features a single nave with two side altars from the 17th century and a Gothic entrance arch constructed from sandstone blocks.

The church was built in 1348 as an act of gratitude following the Black Death epidemic. A marble inscription from 1349 inside the building marks its construction and documents this significant moment.

The interior displays frescoes depicting the four evangelists and Saint Michael triumphing over the devil. These religious images are painted directly on the walls and form part of the spiritual narrative of the space.

The building sits on the slopes of Mount Santa Croce near historic trade routes. Access is by way of Via XV Giugno 26, and its location makes it convenient to visit while exploring the surrounding area.

Archaeological investigations by the University of Pisa uncovered coins from a defunct Ligurian mint buried beneath the building. These discoveries reveal the site's long-standing importance before the church was erected.

Location: La Spezia

Inception: 1348

GPS coordinates: 44.10327,9.80471

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:04