La Spezia Historic Centre Travel Guide
La Spezia





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.
Things to do

La Spezia: Cinque Terre Rainbow Village Coastal Road Tour

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

La Spezia: Portovenere, 3 Islands & Gulf of Poets Boat Tour
Top hotels in La Spezia Historic Centre

Hotel Firenze E Continentale
clean,very good breakfast.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

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

The Poet Hotel
Beautiful decor inside, had an elevator, rooms were stylish and modern, they had some toiletries for free that we needed which were great and helpful, parking is easy around the streets and free, close to a lot of things, front desk was nice enough.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Affittacamere Casa Danè
Great location, friendly staff
Reviewed on 16 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



