Some really amazing climbing routes here. Well worth a visit. Some of the 5s are a little polished but a great place to work on slightly overhanging 6s and 7s.

One of the most scenic places I visited while in Italy. There many trails to walk. The trails were not overcrowded.

Beautiful landscape - we cruised with the motor bike it's been awesome. Not to speed to enjoy the countryside. New impressions after every turn of the road. And there are lots of turns. So fun biking in a beautiful area and almost no traffic.

Best part of the the region! Quieter, calmer and stunning scenery! If you visit the area make this your priority! And the best way to travel is of course by boat from La Spezia!

What a beautiful parc. It’s absolutely worth visit it. The best way to visit it is by boat. The islands are super nice. Some very special history. There are companies where you can rent a boat to see the beautiful spots. I advice to take a local guide. They know the rich history of this area.

Beautiful area!! If you have time, I’d highly recommend hiking from Riomaggiore to Portovenere. It was one of the most beautiful and interesting hikes in the area! Hiking down into Portovenere afforded you TONS of spectacular sceneries. There was also a cute cafe along the trail (before you hike down to Campiglia) where you could get coffee, fresh squeezed orange juice, and various sweets. We went in early October and the weather was absolutely gorgeous. You can’t miss this area! If you get into Portovenere early enough, you can catch the ferry back! If you end up missing it, you can simply take the bus to La Spezia and catch the train back.

Wonderful Island, one day is not enough. Park Your car in Portovenere, take good shoes and backpack, hit the ferry, walk uphill and enjoy...!!!

As someone who never thinks of a museum as a 'quick visit,' the Naval Technical Museum in La Spezia was a full-on treasure trove. This place is an extraordinary deep-dive (pun fully intended) into Italy’s naval history and La Spezia’s identity as a maritime powerhouse. One of the absolute highlights? The authentic figureheads. These aren’t replicas—these are weathered, carved relics pulled from the prows of historic ships, each one with its own personality, mythology, and story etched into the wood. Some noble, some fierce, some downright haunting. To see them up close, their paint faded by time and salt, was genuinely moving. You feel the human hands that shaped them and the oceans they’ve sailed. The museum also features an impressive display of naval engineering—from antique diving suits and torpedoes to intricate ship models and navigation tools. The craftsmanship is astounding, and the attention to detail in the exhibits is exactly what you'd hope for. Uniforms, flags, ceremonial objects—it all adds up to a layered, immersive experience that rewards curiosity at every turn. And don’t skip the outdoor section! The open-air displays include full-scale anchors, artillery pieces, and other large-scale artifacts that give weight (literally and figuratively) to the museum's scope. It’s a great extension of the exhibits inside and offers a moment to reflect on everything you've seen while still being surrounded by history. If you’re in La Spezia—even just passing through—you’d be doing yourself a disservice by missing this museum. It’s not just for naval buffs; it’s for anyone who values history, craft, and the stories that ride the waves of time. I walked out inspired, impressed, and already planning my next visit.

Great little Maritime Museum. A lot is in English, but definitely not all. You can get the general drift. Lots of neat artifacts, the upstairs room is full of antique figurehead. Definitely worth a stop if you are in this great town.

If you are a naval or marine lover - this is a place for you! Otherwise is a good place to visit with even overwhelming number of things to see. You will find a exhibitions with naval arms, torpedos or port history. At the end you will find a great exhibition of ship statues (called “polene”). The museum is a bit old fashioned but worth visiting also with kids. It would be great if there would be a possibility to visit a shipyard nearby :).

This museum is fantastic, I recommend for everyone who wants some local history.

If you visiting during the week there shouldn’t be any queue. The museum where empty, so I could feed like it’s open just for me and my family. Lots of interesting facts form the history. Ships models are breath taking. Highly recommended.

Great museum with and excellent potential. But I reduced one star because many of the expanats are not described and presented well for a visitors. I suggest to add more English explanations and labels, provide audio guides and maintain well objects in the garden. The staff were extremely polite and friendly. We're bit surprised that the Italian WW2 history in this museum is presented like something gorgeous and his raids against the UK Marin forces shown as a feat. I suppose it should be more regret.

No signs that display that you can not enter the premises. Just a mad civil man that shouts and bangs on the sign that says military area. Should be better signs so that people don't go inside the area without permission. The museum is sure great, was not there.

A stunning cable-stayed bridge that enhances the harbor's beauty. Its sleek design makes it a perfect spot for photos and leisurely strolls, offering breathtaking views of the La Spezia coastline and harbor. With its striking architectural features and vibrant ambiance, it embodies a modern spirit while inviting visitors to appreciate the picturesque surroundings, making it a must-visit site in La Spezia.

Nice place to hand out with who you love for sunset

A bridge with a good view of La Spezia's harbor and the surrounding hills.

Breathtaking views 🤩 . Lovely place 💕

Nice view over the harbor, old fishing boats

Quick to get from the car park to the centre of the village

Beautiful place.

For some fabulous views over La Spazia, the Castello San Giorgio is definitely worth a visit. We paid for both the Castello and the museum within ( which was only a small amount more) just to support the venue. The museum is not a major element of the visit. To our surprise, as we were there for an hour, there wasn't another single visitor to be seen. I suspect most had crowded into boats and trains to visit the hellishly packed villages of Cinque Terra. The views alone are worth the visit. If you are put off by a potential long climb, just follow the main sign through the town. These will lead you first to an elevator, and then to a small funicular. Leaving your energy to climb within the castle itself. If its is always quiet this is a good place to shake off the mass of day tourists! We enjoyed it and recommend it.

Visited the castle today, 26th September. Very interesting exhibits & information. It was also a superb panoramic view from the highest viewing point. It's well worth a visit. And only €5 entrance.

Perched above La Spezia, this 13th-century fortress is a must-see. Built to defend the city, it now houses archaeological gems and offers sweeping views of the harbor below. Bonus points for the lovely staff who’ll happily guard your shopping bags while you explore. History, hospitality, and hilltop charm, all in one.

It costs 6 euro for entry, and in my opinion, not really expensive for what you get. The drawback is that all descriptions are in Italian. On the bright side, it was not packed so you'll get to enjoy the visit at your own comfort.

The museum host several ancient artefacts from the surrounding area. The information about the artefacts can be seen in the leaflet that they will give you at the entrace. It also has a very nice view in the upper terrace! If youre a student, the reduced ticket cost €4. Id say its worth the climb from la sepzia centrale haha

An ok castle. Most of the rooms there are a musuem so you barely feel like it's a Roman castle that you walk around in. All the exhibits are in Italian, whichakes for a poor experience (most are not visually impressive too, so without Google translate for non Italian speakers it's not a very good experience). You can buy a ticket only for the terrance and skip the musuem, which might be a good idea to save 2 euros from each ticket, though the views from the top are, just like the castle, are just OK :)

October 2024: 4€ for just the terraces, 6€ for the terraces plus museum. Worth the visit for the great views alone. Lots of interesting artifacts inside as well. Not crowded, so a great break from busy sites. Has a clean WC. We used the 2 elevators to get up to the main entrance (one vertical, one slanted like a funicular).

Nice place to walk, shope and eat

(Translated by Google) Main pedestrian street with lots of cafes, restaurants and shops (Original) Glavna ulica za pješake sa mnoštvom kafića, restorana i dućana

Long street with good shops and nice restaurants for affordables prices

(Translated by Google) Take this road shortly after the station and you'll reach the seafront. It's full of shops and bars, very pretty. On the left side, from the various streets, you can see the steps (all different from each other) that lead to the upper part, where the castle is located. Worth seeing. (Original) Si imbocca questa strada poco dopo la stazione e si raggiunge il lungomare. Ricca di negozi e locali, molto carina. Sul lato sinistro, dalle varie stradine, sii vedono le scale (tutte diverse tra loro) che portano alla parte alta e dove si trova il castello. Da vedere

(Translated by Google) A beautiful pedestrian zone and a wonderful atmosphere. Plenty to see and enjoy. Simply a wonderful place with a beautiful view. The harbor is also very beautiful, with breathtaking views. ☀️🇮🇹 (Original) Schöne fussgängerzone und herrliche Atmosphäre. Viel zum anschauen und geniessen einfach ein traumhafter Ort mit schönem Ausblick und der Hafen ist auch sehr schön anzusehen traumhafte Ausblicke. ☀️🇮🇹

(Translated by Google) Spezia, a nice city to explore further (Original) Spezia, leuke stad om verder te vekennen

(Translated by Google) An iconic street in the historic center of La Spezia. Very chic, it's ideal to stroll there at sunset. (Original) Via iconica del centro storico della Spezia. Molto chic, l'ideale sarebbe passeggiare lì nelle ore del tramonto

Interesting artefacts on display. However, very little information was given about these artefacts and if so written in convoluted English hard to engage with. The information cards appeared disorganised and didn’t make it clear which arti fact they relating to. There were no audio guides which could have been helpful. For families or children it was very hard to engage with and considering how many tourists visit La Spezia because of cinque terre I think this is a huge opportunity missed by the museum. This could be such a lovely museum with more creative imagination.

Unusual collection. Lighting need to be improved on ground floor or maybe it's my old age. Enjoyed the Pieter Bruegel paintings.

I had an amazing experience at the Museo Lia in La Spezia during the exhibition "L'arte di viaggiare." Our English tour guide, Tara, was exceptional—she did an incredible job guiding us through the artwork, providing detailed insights and background on selected pieces. As someone with very little art history expertise, I appreciated how approachable and informative the tour was. Tara's passion for art really came through, making the 45-minute tour engaging and enjoyable. The exhibition itself was beautifully curated and offered a fascinating perspective on the Grand Tour of Italy. Highly recommend!

Beautiful Renaissance collection nicely completed with 17th and 18th century work from all over Europe. Friendly staff and tour. The toilets however are to be avoided: light doesn't work and cleaning is not up to level.

Going into this museum, I thought that I would see yet another art gallery. However, I was simply amazed by the number of exhibits, as well as how breathtaking most of the works were. The staff were also very friendly.

Small collection with a few interesting miniatures and paintings. Temporary Exhibition of a single painting is the highlight. Overall, museum is of marginal interest, and little attendance. The organization leaves a lot to be desired: unbelievably the staff doesn't speak anything but Italian, not do they care to be of any assistance. The bookstore is a joke, without prices, so to have to take each article to the cashier and wait for a price, etc. Better experiences await outside.

What a wonderful museum that was worth every penny. The range of collections was amazing. There were beautiful texts on the ground floor, amazing artwork, lovely statues plus some incredible glass pieces and some other items. It was the highlight of my stay in La Spezia.

Nice place to cool off by dipping your feet into shallow water. Especially on hot days with 35C + temperatures. Would recommend.

(Translated by Google) Archi di Daniel Buren is an art installation consisting of many arches that are mirrored on one side. (Original) Archi di Daniel Buren to instalacja artystyczna składająca się z wielu łuków, które są lustrzane z jednej strony.

(Translated by Google) Central and picturesque square. The arches with their colors and their modernity enhance the beauty of the buildings of historical and architectural value. (Original) Piazza centrale e pittoresca. Gli archi con i loro colori e la loro modernità valorizzano la bellezza dei palazzi di pregio storico e architettonico.

(Translated by Google) You have nineteenth-century buildings, in a city full of art, history, harmony, sensitivity, Italianness, then suddenly you have horrible and overbearing arches like the French architect who designed them. With a limited traffic area with crowded and miserable public transport whereas before you also had space and could comfortably enjoy the city by crossing it with your car. Perhaps they should be preserved, as a monument to the pathetic and miserable end of our country. (Original) Tu hai dei palazzi ottocenteschi, in una città piena di arte, storia, armonia, sensibilità, italianità, poi d'improvviso ti spuntano degli archi orribili e prepotenti come l'architetto francese che li ha ideati. Con una zona a traffico limitato con dei mezzi pubblici affollati e miserabili mentre invece prima avevi anche spazio e potevi goderti comodamente la città attraversandola con la tua auto. Forse vanno preservati, come monumento alla fine patetica e miserabile del nostro paese.

(Translated by Google) I remember as a child when I went to La Spezia with my father and we often passed in this street which had some beautiful trees. The new square says nothing and the "Arches" of Buren are a horrible sight, and I struggle to understand what they have to do with a historic city like La Spezia. In the face of Green... I'm curious to know how much this "Made in France" horror film cost taxpayers! (Original) Ricordo da piccolo quando andavo a La Spezia con mio padre e spesso si passava in questa via che aveva degli alberi bellissimi. La nuova piazza non dice nulla e gli "Archi" di Buren sono uno spettacolo orribile, e fatico a capire che cosa c'entrano in una città storica come La Spezia. Alla faccia del Green... Sono curioso di sapere quanto è costato ai contribuenti questo horror "Made in Francia"!

(Translated by Google) After an initial skepticism regarding the restyling of the square... I must say that the result is not that bad... Buren's arches, which were so much maligned at the beginning, have now become an integral part of the image of this square... And they keep company to the historic post office and schools and to all the bars and businesses present. (Original) Dopo un iniziale scetticismo per il restyling della piazza... Devo dire che il risultato non è poi così male.. Gli archi di Buren all'inizio tanto bistrattati ora son diventati parte integrante dell'immagine di questa piazza... E fanno compagnia allo storico ufficio delle poste e le scuole e a tutti i bar e gli esercizi presenti.

(Translated by Google) There were some trees from the 1930s, tied up. Then everything was planed to build this horror, concrete arches that do not integrate at all with the surrounding architecture. One of the many disasters we find in Italy. Shameful. (Original) C'erano degli alberi degli anni 30, vincolati. Poi è stato tutto piallato per costruire questo orrore, archetti di cemento che per nulla si integrano con l'architettura circostante. Uno dei tanti scempi che troviamo in Italia. Vergognoso.

The most famous place in Laspizia is a beautiful, wonderful and very beautiful place

Many kind of threes all wonderful

Beautiful marina area

Beautiful place to sit back & watch the world go by.

Nice green place near the sea

Lovely

Ok

(Translated by Google) Secluded, great for contemplation. Unfortunately we found it closed, but nevertheless it is surrounded by a beautiful landscape of olive trees and the walks all around are fantastic. Inside there is a sedan chair with the Madonna, but I have no idea when the procession takes place. I don't give the fifth star because there is no caption with explanations or times. If you want to go there by bicycle, please, you must be well trained. (Original) Isolato, ottimo per la contemplazione. Purtroppo lo abbiamo trovato chiuso, ma comunque è circondato da un bellissimo paesaggio di ulivi e le passeggiate tutt'attorno sono fantastiche. Dentro c'è una portantina con la Madonna, ma non ho idea di quando si svolga la processione. Non do la quinta stellina perché non c'è nessuna didascalia con spiegazioni od orari. Se ci volete andare in bicicletta, mi raccomando, dovete essere ben allenati.

(Translated by Google) It is a very beautiful church. It was closed. (Original) Es una iglesia muy bonita. Estaba cerrado.

(Translated by Google) Stunning beauty (Original) Bella impresionante

(Translated by Google) Small 13th century church among the hills of olive trees (Original) Piccola chiesa del 13° secolo tra le colline di ulivi

(Translated by Google) Very small eighteenth-century church among the olive trees (Original) Piccolissima chiesetta settecentesca in mezzo agli ulivi

(Translated by Google) Magical place (Original) Posto magico

(Translated by Google) The La Spezia Post Office is in the central Piazza Verdi. Designed in its architecture and furnishings by Angiolo Mazzoni, the building was inaugurated in November 1933. From the atrium of the building you can access the internal room of the Clock Tower for a visit to the Futurist Mosaic. (Original) Il Palazzo delle Poste della Spezia è nella centrale piazza Verdi. Progettato nella sua architettura e negli arredi da Angiolo Mazzoni, l'edificio fu inaugurato nel novembre 1933. Dall'atrio dell'edificio si accede alla sala interna della Torre orologio per la visita al Mosaico futurista.

(Translated by Google) Standing in front of the Palazzo delle Poste in La Spezia, you immediately realize: someone wanted to show that even a mailbox can have a certain attitude. The 1930s building presents itself with a seriousness, as if it still receives telegrams every day. Columns, symmetry, lots of stone – a post office with conviction. Inside, every word echoes a little more meaningfully; outside, even buying a stamp seems like a civic gesture. You walk past and think: communication was obviously once a very official matter. If you like the review, please 🩷 (Original) Man steht vor dem Palazzo delle Poste in La Spezia und erkennt sofort: Hier wollte jemand zeigen, dass auch ein Briefkasten Haltung haben kann. Das Gebäude aus den 1930er Jahren präsentiert sich mit einer Ernsthaftigkeit, als würde es noch immer täglich Telegramme empfangen. Säulen, Symmetrie, viel Stein – ein Postamt mit Überzeugung. Drinnen hallt jedes Wort ein wenig bedeutungsvoller, draußen wirkt selbst der Briefmarkenkauf wie eine staatsbürgerliche Geste. Man geht vorbei und denkt: Kommunikation war offenbar einmal eine sehr offizielle Angelegenheit. Gefällt die Rezension, dann bitte 🩷

(Translated by Google) Beautiful example of rationalist architecture (Original) Bell'esempio di architettura razionalista

Beautiful scenery and port from the top. Indeed amazing

Nice port. Pool for crew and close to walking downtown. Great pizza as well

Perfect place , perfect view , and the weather is super nice

Amazing scenery from a Cruise ship in the morning. For those in love of the Mediterranean Sea and mountains views, a must see.

A beautiful marina full of restaurants, fishing boats and expensive yachts, some are available for rent.

Disgusting public services. Changing room, toilets and showers are zero-star class. Unbelievable, they pretend to be a classy spot but no toilet paper, no soap, no nice service from the staff.

Stunning place.

Very nice 2-3km paths between Levanto & Bonassola. Perfect for bike, run or walk. They restaured an ancient road for slow. Mobility with bici path and piétons path. Tunnels have lights. View is great. There is a special beach to stop which is is also dog friendly.

Great ride, Fremura very nice place with good bar!

Very nice Path. Take Nike od you want to do all Path.

Lovely cycle path that takes you along the coast to Bonassola and, further up, Framura. Beautiful coastal views.

The way is very good, but not long.

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(Translated by Google) Beautiful walk or bike ride under the old railway tunnels. 6 km (one way). In winter sheltered from bad weather and in summer from the heat. It is good every day of the year. Must try (Original) Bellissima passeggiata a piedi oppure in bici sotto le gallerie della vecchia ferrovia. 6 km (andata). In inverno riparati dal mal tempo e d'estate dal caldo. È buono ogni giorno dell'anno. Da provare