La Spezia Guide, video report by Jean for Doris Visits

By
Jean Heard
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Trains from here are easy. La Spezia is situated in Northern Italy between Genoa and Pisa. It is a commercial port with a modern terminal and one that is easy to explore. It is straightforward to get the train to Pisa or Florence. Also, Cinque Terre is a popular place to visit from La Spezia. It can’t be reached by car though; you have to go by boat or train. It is normally a long stop here, we arrived around 7 am and had to re-board by 1830hrs, which is fairly standard.

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Old La Spezia is charming with its bars, cafes and restaurants. Castillo de San Georgio dominates the town and is interesting to explore. If you want to work off some calories it is a challenging climb although there is a free elevator in the main street which gives you easy access. Have a look at our film where we explain where it is. The castle was built in the 17th century. The entrance is a few Euros and the Museum rooms a little more. The views are worth it though there is a little castle to see. The views over the bay make it worth the climb. Within the castle, there is an archaeology museum where you have to pay an entrance fee.

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There is a small train which will take you around the town, and a naval museum is a prominent attraction. If you want to just chill, Viareggio Beach is also accessible from the port. Handy tips – There is a dress code for Italian churches. Your knees and shoulders should be covered in some religious buildings. Also, if using buses and trains, you MUST validate tickets. The train should be validated before you get on. But, if you wish to use La Spezia as a gateway, the train station is easy.