Province of La Spezia Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Province of La Spezia La Spezia
Province

Country	Italy
Region	Liguria
Capital	La Spezia
Area
• Total	881 km² (340 sq mi)
Population
• Total	215,137
• Density	244/km² (630/sq mi)
Postal Code	19010-19018, 19020-19021, 19025, 19028, 19030-19032, 19034, 19038, 19100
Telephone prefix	0187
ISTAT	011
Vehicle registration	SP
No. of communes	32

The Province of La Spezia (which in Italian is Provincia della Spezia) is a special area in the Liguria region of Italy. Its main city and capital is La Spezia.

This province covers about 881 square kilometers (340 square miles). As of 2017, around 220,225 people live here. The province is made up of 32 smaller towns and areas called communes.

The Province of La Spezia is home to some amazing places. These include the famous Cinque Terre, Portovenere, and three islands: Palmaria, Tino, and Tinetto. These spots are so special that they are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This means they are important cultural or natural places that should be protected for everyone to enjoy.

Other beautiful villages in the area are Brugnato, Montemarcello, Tellaro, and Varese Ligure. They are known as some of the prettiest villages in Italy. The Province of La Spezia also received a special award, the Gold Medal for Military Valour. This was for the bravery of its people and their help during the Second World War.

Main Towns and Cities
Getting Around
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Main Towns and Cities

Map of the province of La Spezia.

Here are some of the biggest towns and cities, also known as municipalities, in the Province of La Spezia. A municipality is like a local government area, often centered around a main town.

Rank	Town/City	Population
1	La Spezia	93,515
2	Sarzana	21,976
3	Arcola	10,607
4	Lerici	10,228
5	Santo Stefano di Magra	9,360
6	Castelnuovo Magra	8,415
7	Luni	8,277
8	Bolano	7,813
9	Vezzano Ligure	7,356
10	Follo	6,337

Getting Around

The Province of La Spezia is well-connected, making it easy to travel to and from other parts of Italy.

Train Travel

Trains are a great way to get around. Two main train lines pass through the province. The "Tirrenica" line connects it to Genoa and Rome. The "Pontremolese" line goes towards Parma. You can catch regular trains to many big Italian cities like Milan, Turin, Florence, and Naples.

Airports

There is a small airport in Luni, but it's mostly for private planes. For bigger flights, you'll need to go to nearby international airports. The closest ones are in Pisa and Genoa. Milan Malpensa airport is also an option for longer journeys.

Motorways

Two main highways cross the province. The A12 motorway links La Spezia with Genoa and Livorno. The A15 motorway connects La Spezia to Parma. These roads make it easy to drive to other regions.