Just like Livorno, the city of La Spezia also boasts a port of extraordinary importance at the Italian national level. Thanks to this, this colorful town can count on a vast flow of tourists that make it both dynamic and constantly in step with the times. In addition to the beauties of the historic center, including the Naval Technical Museum, the National Museum of Transport or the Castle of San Giorgio, La Spezia is today considered one of the best starting points to reach some of the most popular destinations for tourists visiting Italy. From this eclectic town, in fact, there are several times a day unmissable excursions towards Pisa, Lucca, Florence or to the Cinque Terre National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Before leaving La Spezia, however, do not forget to take a few hours to discover its delicious culinary specialties: from Mesciua, local legume soup, to Sgabei, small and delicious pancakes made of bread dough!