Places to visit

Five small villages overlooking the sea.

Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997 for their cultural and scenic value.

It is an important historical center, known for its fortresses, its medieval and Renaissance old town, and its numerous cultural initiatives.

The town is nicknamed "the pearl of the Gulf of Poets" for its extraordinary beauty. Lerici is famous for its beaches, which consist of three or four bays and extend along its 3 km long seaside promenade.

It's a medieval village located south of the Cinque Terre on the western shore of the Gulf of Poets. Easily accessible via the Napoleonic Road, it's a must-see.

It has always been a maritime city, with its large commercial port, known for one of the largest arsenals of the Italian Navy. The Naval Museum and the Amedeo Lia Art Museum are worth visiting.

Colonnata is a hamlet in the municipality of Carrara, located on the slopes of the Apuan Alps: it is known worldwide for its lard and its white marble quarries.

Lucca, the capital of Tuscany, is one of the most fascinating and best-preserved medieval cities in Italy: it is attentive to its historical and cultural heritage, which it carefully preserves. The symbol of the city, the imposing sixteenth-century walls are one of the few remaining completely intact.

Pisa is a city rich in tradition, art, and culture. Discover Piazza dei Miracoli, with the famous Leaning Tower, the Baptistery, and the Cathedral.

For over a millennium, it has simply been a master of beauty throughout the world. It was the cradle of the Renaissance and the world capital of art in the 15th century. It boasts one of the world's most famous historic centers and some of the most famous museums.