Castello San Giorgio

Museum La Spezia, Liguria, Italy

What to expect

Castello San Giorgio is a historic castle located in La Spezia, Italy. The castle was built in 1252 by Niccolò Fieschi and features Ghibelline battlements and guard walkways. It was renovated in 1606 by the Genoese and now houses the Ubaldo Formentini Civic Archaeological Museum. The museum showcases a collection of artifacts from the Lunigiana region, including statues, bronzes, ceramics, mosaics, and Roman inscriptions. The castle also offers stunning views from its terraces. The Archaeological Museum at the Castle is situated within the castle and conserves material from historical Lunigiana, illustrating population flows and uses of the territory from pre-history to the Middle Ages

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A week in Cinque Terre with family

A week in Cinque Terre with family
This family's experience:

Activities: We spent time exploring the museum with the kids, discovering artifacts and learning about the history of the region

Highlights: The children were fascinated by the old sculptures and exhibits, and we all enjoyed the panoramic views of the city and port from the terrace ✨