La Spezia’s two most important
attractions are its natural beauty and its cultural heritage. Some of
its natural and historical resources are: The National Marine Park of
the Cinque Terre, with its steep hills and five enchanting ancient
villages; the Park of Monte Marcello, with its dense Mediterranean
vegetation; the Park of Portovenere and its islands and the Magra and
Vara Valleys which are the green lungs of the hinterland. This
territory has a rich and varied heritage; a serene partnership between
man and his environment. Some of the cultural resources of La Spezia
are the following: the Ubaldo Formentini Museum, with its prehistoric
and Roman artefacts; the Lia Museum, where paintings by Tintoretto,
Tiziano, Pontormo and 14th century miniatures can be found; and the
Naval Museum, which contains a display of ships, 19th century
figureheads and war artefacts. Lerici, Sarzana, Levanto, Varese Ligure,
ancient Luni, Portovenere and the small villages of the Val di Vara are
an ideal spiritual itinerary. Each town is rich in works of art. You can breathe history, culture and
traditions in the province of La Spezia.
The beautiful beaches and
coves overlooking one of the cleanest areas of the Mediterranean Sea
have been awarded the European prize, “Bandiera Blu”. The surrounding
areas have been declared a World Heritage by UNESCO. Artists and
intellectuals from all over the world have found hospitality in the
Gulf of Poets. Every kind of accommodation can be found here, from 4
star hotels to family run bed and breakfasts, for an unforgettable
holiday for all pockets.
