La Spezia Historic Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit La Spezia Historic Centre
Popular places to visit

Castello San Giorgio
Learn more about La Spezia’s past through the fascinating artifacts and relics in the collection in this museum located inside a historic castle.

Cattedrale di Cristo Re
Admire the striking modern design of this cathedral. Its hilltop location ensures you will also enjoy stunning views of the Gulf of La Spezia.

Museo Civico Etnografico Giovanni Podenzana
Gain insight into the culture and traditions of the rural communities of the historic Lunigiana territory at this fascinating museum.

Il Faro
You can enjoy retail therapy at Il Faro during your stay in La Spezia. Amble around the area's waterfront or seek out its hiking trails.
Piazza Garibaldi
Learn about the local history of La Spezia with a stop at Piazza Garibaldi. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the hiking trails.
Amadeo Lia Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Amadeo Lia Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to La Spezia. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the hiking trails.
Activities

Cinque Terre and Pisa Day Trip from Florence

From La Spezia: Portovenere and 3 Islands Boat Trip

From La Spezia: Shore Excursion to Pisa

Monterosso : Cinque Terre boat tour day or sunset with aperitif
Our pick of the best La Spezia Historic Centre Hotel Deals

The Poet Hotel
"Hotel is close to the Main Street of the town . Clean room and very good breakfast."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Hotel Firenze E Continentale
"Great location for Cinque Terre. Super modern. Front staff excellent and accomodating."
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Affittacamere Casa Danè
"Upon checking in the front desk was very nice and helpful. It went downhill from there. Beds very uncomfortable, hard. Bathroom smelled of sewer which they try to cover up with incense. It took 15 minutes for hot water to get to the shower. Breakfast place was good, we could not find it the first ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

AllegroItalia La Spezia
"The A/C was not working, despite the Expedia listing advertising air conditioning as an available amenity. This constitutes misleading information and resulted in inaccurate expectations for the customer."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

CDH Hotel La Spezia
"Everything was perfect."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

La Casa delle Acciughe
"Great Room in an amazing location. Not far from the water or the train station. Right in the heart of all the food."
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026


