Visit the Quintino Sella Air-Raid Shelter in La Spezia
Among the fashion stores, gelaterias, and bars that beckon to passersby along Via del Prione in the historic center of La Spezia, you might notice a mural with a child’s smiling eyes. This newly restored site of memory for the city recounts a significant chapter of its history: the Quintino Sella Air Raid Shelter. During […]
Farinata: gold that doesn’t shine!
Farinata, what is it? Queen of poor yet rich in flavor cuisine throughout Italy.
The Garibaldi Statue, two days of celebrations
Garibaldi in La Spezia, a long story. Giuseppe Garibaldi has walked the streets of La Spezia; there are reports about three stops on the city ground. The first was in 1849, the second in 1862, injured following the Aspromonte campaign and the detention in the Varignano prison, then in 1867, recovering from the Mentana battle. […]
Cappuccino Breakfast in La Spezia? The dipped focaccia tradition explained.
Having Cappuccino breakfast in La Spezia and in all of Liguria is a must. Here’s how to figure out the Ligurian way and how to enjoy the best breakfast in La Spezia.
Mesciua spezzina, a traditional dish.
a recipe to warm up the autumn days
Amerigo Vespucci, the most beautiful ship in the world
Launched in 1931, the Amerigo Vespucci is the emblem of Italian excellence on the sea. A gem that is often seen in the La Spezia sea, and called the most beautiful ship inthe world.
How to move in and about La spezia: ferries, trains and busses
La Spezia is the ideal logistics center for reaching the towns of the Cinque Terre and the Gulf of Poets. This article summarizes some critical information about getting around La Spezia by ferry, train, and bus.
3 reasons why the Ligurian cuisine is not “poor”.
MODERATED IN CONDIMENTS AND PLAIN IN FLAVOR, THE LIGURIAN CUISINE IS CALLED “CUCINA POVERA”, BASIC CUISINE, BY THOSE WHO MISUNDERSTAND IT.
A short La Spezia food Guide
From seafood to vegetables, a short guide to La Spezia food. The increased tourist interest in the area of La Spezia has made the question about La Spezia food more and more frequent. Faced with tourists’ questions (like, “What can we eat? How is the typical food in La Spezia?”), locals often need help replying. They wonder […]
Best of Cinque Terre area in 12 postcards.
From the inland villages to the sea, to the coast and beyond, the best of the Cinque Terre in 12 postcards.
