Guidebook for La Spezia
Arts & Culture
From the figureheads that have sailed the seas for centuries to equipment of Guielmo Marconi a journey through the history of the navy that will thrill you.
Free entrance, just a € 1.55 donation
203 locals recommend
Naval Technical Museum of La Spezia
1 Viale Giovanni AmendolaFrom the figureheads that have sailed the seas for centuries to equipment of Guielmo Marconi a journey through the history of the navy that will thrill you.
Free entrance, just a € 1.55 donation
The museum collection includes about 1200 works of all kinds, classical, late antique, mediaeval, up to the 18th century.
203 locals recommend
Museo Civico Amedeo Lia
243 Via del PrioneThe museum collection includes about 1200 works of all kinds, classical, late antique, mediaeval, up to the 18th century.
Beautiful view over the city of La Spezia and the Gulf of Poets.
It hosts the archaeological museum containing the "stelae" statues of Lunigiana.
104 locals recommend
Castello di San Giorgio
SN Via XXVII MarzoBeautiful view over the city of La Spezia and the Gulf of Poets.
It hosts the archaeological museum containing the "stelae" statues of Lunigiana.
The Centre was born with the attempt to preserve, expose, increase and promote the civic collections acquired with the "Golfo della Spezia" painting prize between 1949 and 1965.
49 locals recommend
CAMeC - Centro Arte Moderna e Contemporanea
1 Piazza Cesare BattistiThe Centre was born with the attempt to preserve, expose, increase and promote the civic collections acquired with the "Golfo della Spezia" painting prize between 1949 and 1965.
Essentials
The city's market square a unique place where you can buy all kind of food and feel forgotten smells thanks to its fish market, fruit and vegetable, florists, cheese, meats etc..
33 locals recommend
Piazza Cavour
16 Via Camillo Benso Conte di CavourThe city's market square a unique place where you can buy all kind of food and feel forgotten smells thanks to its fish market, fruit and vegetable, florists, cheese, meats etc..
Historical grocery which began activities in 1855 and in addition to being an institution for La Spezia, is probably one of the oldest in Italy.
Stoppani & Peer - Drogheria Storica La Spezia
9 Via MagentaHistorical grocery which began activities in 1855 and in addition to being an institution for La Spezia, is probably one of the oldest in Italy.
Food Scene
Once the tipical italian "trattorie" were like this and so remained. Located in the cellars of an old building with very low arched ceilings. It's located close to the market square in the town centre
135 locals recommend
Osteria All'Inferno
3 Via Lorenzo CostaOnce the tipical italian "trattorie" were like this and so remained. Located in the cellars of an old building with very low arched ceilings. It's located close to the market square in the town centre
Pizza and "farianata" among the best in twon.
It is better to go during the week and avoiding the weekends when it could be a little too crowded.
21 locals recommend
Pizzeria Capolinea
57 Via ReboccoPizza and "farianata" among the best in twon.
It is better to go during the week and avoiding the weekends when it could be a little too crowded.
The restaurant is ideal for those who want to taste the typical dishes of the Ligurian tradition. Terrace with stunning views of the Gulf of La Spezia.
Osteria delle Spezie
57 Via Sant'AndreaThe restaurant is ideal for those who want to taste the typical dishes of the Ligurian tradition. Terrace with stunning views of the Gulf of La Spezia.
A private boat shuttle will carry you form Portovenere to the Palmaria island where you can enjoy the delights of fresh fish and a restful stay immersed in the quiet of nature.
19 locals recommend
Locanda Lorena
4 Via CavourA private boat shuttle will carry you form Portovenere to the Palmaria island where you can enjoy the delights of fresh fish and a restful stay immersed in the quiet of nature.
Intimate restaurant situated in the tiny village of Groppo in the house that was once the home of the chef's grandfather. Among the excellent fish specialities, the cappon magro (seafood salad).
23 locals recommend
Cappun Magru
1 Via RiccobaldiIntimate restaurant situated in the tiny village of Groppo in the house that was once the home of the chef's grandfather. Among the excellent fish specialities, the cappon magro (seafood salad).
Oldest pizzeria in town, very popular among locals. Specialties are in addition to a different pizza, the salty chickpeas pie "farinata" and the sweet chestnut cake "castagnaccio"
Take away available
121 locals recommend
La Pia Centenaria
12 Via MagentaOldest pizzeria in town, very popular among locals. Specialties are in addition to a different pizza, the salty chickpeas pie "farinata" and the sweet chestnut cake "castagnaccio"
Take away available
Expanded and completely renovated restaurant, elegant but reasonable prices.
Typical meat and fish cuisine.
http://www.vicolointherno.it/
Via della Canonica
Expanded and completely renovated restaurant, elegant but reasonable prices.
Typical meat and fish cuisine.
http://www.vicolointherno.it/
Osteria with kitchen, prosciutteria, cicchetteria, bistro, wine bar.
At Qzin the kitchen is fully visible, because the quality and transparency are at home.
http://www.qzin.it
Via Francesco Spezzino, 28
Osteria with kitchen, prosciutteria, cicchetteria, bistro, wine bar.
At Qzin the kitchen is fully visible, because the quality and transparency are at home.
http://www.qzin.it
Understated elegance and artworks, perfect setting to enjoy fresh seafood. Rich menu, sophisticated dishes, wide selection of wines. Autumn it's possible to taste the celebrated truffle.
Great address
7 locals recommend
La Posta
24 Via Don Giovanni MinzoniUnderstated elegance and artworks, perfect setting to enjoy fresh seafood. Rich menu, sophisticated dishes, wide selection of wines. Autumn it's possible to taste the celebrated truffle.
Great address
Sightseeing
Enjoy the bistrots, bars and high standard restaurants at Porto Mirabello marina.
23 locals recommend
Porto Mirabello
Viale Giovanni AmendolaEnjoy the bistrots, bars and high standard restaurants at Porto Mirabello marina.
Portovenere
Must be visited
Le Grazie
Worth a visit
Fezzano
Must be visited
San Terenzo
Worth a visit
Lerici
Must be visited
Tellaro
Must be visited
Fiascherino
Worth a visit
Montemarcello
Must be visited
Bocca di Magra
Must be visited
Sarzana
Worth a visit
Guided tours at the world's largest marble basins are available on internet. You can visit: marble quarries, caractherisitc villages, workshops of art, marble laboratories.
96 locals recommend
Cava Museo Fantiscritti
Via Miseglia FantiscrittiGuided tours at the world's largest marble basins are available on internet. You can visit: marble quarries, caractherisitc villages, workshops of art, marble laboratories.
Colonnata
worth a visit
Riomaggiore
Must be visited
Manarola
Must be visited
Corniglia
Must be visited
Vernazza
Must be visited
Monterosso al Mare
Must be visited
Very interesting medieval village where lots of marble artists and artisans have their galleries and workshops. Several excellent restaurants where tasting the typical Tuscan recipes.
498 locals recommend
Pietrasanta
Very interesting medieval village where lots of marble artists and artisans have their galleries and workshops. Several excellent restaurants where tasting the typical Tuscan recipes.
Everything Else
Boutiques shopping centre with 140 underground parking spaces available also for long stay.
Centro Commerciale Piazza Kennedy
Piazza John Fitzgerald KennedyBoutiques shopping centre with 140 underground parking spaces available also for long stay.
Central Train Station to 5 Terre and all other destinations.
An underground parking is available with 218 spaces in garages and open bays.
110 locals recommend
La Spezia Centrale station
Piazzale Medaglie d'OroCentral Train Station to 5 Terre and all other destinations.
An underground parking is available with 218 spaces in garages and open bays.
218 parking spaces, open 24 h/day.
The cost is € 14 per day and € 6 for half a day.
The parking charges are:
from 08:00 to 20:00 => € 1,20 per hour
from 20:00 to 08:00 => € 0.50 per hour
Park Centrostazione
Via Fiume218 parking spaces, open 24 h/day.
The cost is € 14 per day and € 6 for half a day.
The parking charges are:
from 08:00 to 20:00 => € 1,20 per hour
from 20:00 to 08:00 => € 0.50 per hour
One of the best bakeries in town where you can taste the full choice of Italian sweet pastries.
Recommended for a walking breakfast.
16 locals recommend
Pasticceria Fiorini
25 Piazza Giuseppe VerdiOne of the best bakeries in town where you can taste the full choice of Italian sweet pastries.
Recommended for a walking breakfast.
Drinks & Nightlife
Very small bar "paninoteca" offering an incredible selection of sandwiches, all freshly prepared using high quality Italian ingredients.
Panino Reale
9 Piazza BeveriniVery small bar "paninoteca" offering an incredible selection of sandwiches, all freshly prepared using high quality Italian ingredients.
Ice cream shop "gelateria" just around the corner from the flat.
Worth a try the "Arlecchino" ice cream.
Gelateria Riccardo
50 Via Domenico ChiodoIce cream shop "gelateria" just around the corner from the flat.
Worth a try the "Arlecchino" ice cream.