La Spezia (for Florence/Pisa),Italy
La Spezia (for Florence/Pisa),Italy
A former fishing village at the border of two enchanting regions, La Spezia offers easy access to Tuscany and its great cities like Florence and Pisa and the Liguria's rugged coast and terraced villages known as Cinque Terre. Situated to the east of Cinque Terre, and sidling up to the exquisite Lerici and Tellaro, this hard-working port town is home to Italy's largest naval base. Unspoiled and unhurried, this hidden gem boasts beautiful scenery, a historical center full of architectural delights, and winding streets dotted with plenty of cozy trattorias showcasing the Ligurian kitchen's finest.
Points of Interest
- Florence Duomo and Baptistery
- Florence Accademia (Academy of Fine Arts)
- Field of Miracles and/or Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Florence Ponte Vecchio & Piazza Della Signoria
- Florence Uffizi Museum and Gallery
- Florence Church of Santa Croce
- Tuscany Villages
- Chianti Region
More about La Spezia (for Florence/Pisa),Italy Points of Interest
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Florence Duomo and Baptistery -
Brunelleschi engineered the innovative Gothic dome gracing the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. As for the stunning bronze doors of the Baptistery, Michelangelo dubbed them "the Gates of Paradise."
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Florence Accademia (Academy of Fine Arts) -
Michelangelo's David is on display at the Academy of Fine Arts - the Accademia.
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Field of Miracles and/or Leaning Tower of Pisa -
Pisa's Campo dei Miracoli is home to the Duomo, Baptistery, Campo Santo, and the famous Leaning Tower which took over 177 years to build and has been leaning since construction began in 1173.
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Florence Ponte Vecchio & Piazza Della Signoria -
Florence's most famous bridge looks as though it should have medieval blacksmiths instead of modern shops. In Piazza della Signoria you'll find a copy of the statue of David, and sculptures by Cellini.
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Florence Uffizi Museum and Gallery -
Significant in architecture and art, The Uffizi is one of the oldest and most famous museums of the Western world, rivaled only by the Louvre in its collection of Renaissance masterpieces.
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Florence Church of Santa Croce -
Legend is that Santa Croce was founded by St. Francis himself. The superb 14th century church is the final resting place of many noble Italians including Michelangelo, Machiavelli and Galileo.
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Tuscany Villages -
Tuscany has rolling slopes are covered with vineyards and silvery green olive groves, providing lots of wonderful photo opportunities with many quaint towns such as Lucca and San Gimignano.
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Chianti Region -
Greve in Chianti is the unofficial capital of the Chianti Region, the town came to prominence in the 13th and 14th centuries as a major trading center.
