Category: Magra Valley
Dante and the Lunigiana Castles in a photo exhibit
On 6 October 1306 Dante Alighieri was the exceptional witness of the Peace of Castelnuovo, the event that put an end to the long war between the Bishops of Luni and the Malaspina family for the ever-uncertain borders between the castles of Lunigiana and spiritual...
Panigacci and Testaroli: meanings and differences
Many food specialties in La Spezia area come from the hinterland. Two of them are Panigacci and Testaroli, made from the same dough with slight differences in preparation and traditions. “But what is the difference between panigacci and testaroli?” You might wonder during a stay ...
Natural Parks in the Cinque Terre and La Spezia area
Not only the Cinque Terre and its marine reserve, but a lot of green space and many opportunities to experience nature: are the regional and national nature parks included in the territory of La Spezia, often all to be discovered for those who live here....
The golden butterfly of Monti San Lorenzo: Prehistoric mystery in Lerici
In Monti San Lorenzo prehistoric site, every year a megalithic stones group offers the magic of a light throttle at sunsetting. A story that comes from prehistoric times. Important traces of ancient and mysterious civilizations are present in La Spezia and one of their most...
Not just the sea. La Spezia has (at least) 4 fabulous inland paradises
The “orange flag” award of the Touring Club certifies excellence in the offer and the quality of the small inland towns. In the area of La Spezia 4 villages earned it. Featuring sustainable tourism and high-level quality services: the Italian Orange Flag of the Touring Club...
Panigacci or Testaroli? The Lunigiana Dilemma
If you are going out for dinner in La Spezia, you might find in the menu Testaroli and Panigacci, delicious dishes you will only find in the La Spezia area. Panigacci and Testaroli are actually typical of the Magra Valley, the inland area towards Tuscany...
