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.
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.
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.
Church of Santa Maria Assunta
Visitors flock to this church from far and wide to see its stunning interior and its impressive collection of rare religious artworks.
Activities

La Spezia: Taste Cinque Terre on a Food Tour by Do Eat Better

La Spezia: Sunset with aperitivo in Golfo dei Poeti 3 hours

La Spezia Shore Excursion: Cinque Terre & Limoncino tasting
Our pick of the best La Spezia Historic Centre Hotel Deals

Hotel Firenze E Continentale
Very clean and modern and nice looking rooms and hotel and 1 min walk to train station was very convenient to get around and see cinque terre. Will stay again.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

The Poet Hotel
Modern hotel with a great location, it's between the train station and city center (an easy walk to both.)
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

CDH Hotel La Spezia
Best breakfast in Italy!
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

Affittacamere Casa Danè
Very (very) close to the train station. Trains can get a little noisy but we made it part of the charm! Walking distance to all the restaurants and waterfront public spaces which is great for people travelling by train. Pamphlets and guides of Cinque-Terre are all there in multiple languages. Service ...
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Palazzo Sant'Agostino by The First
Close to everything, nice location
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

AllegroItalia La Spezia
Staff, clean room
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025



