La Spezia is an important port city, located on the west coast of Italy, close to Pisa, Genoa and Florence. This city is a major stop for cruise ships in the Mediterranean, and passengers often stop there before traveling to other cities in the Ligurian region. It has made it a prominent Italian port hundreds of years ago, and its 19th-century naval arsenal, and its Technical Maritime Museum, which includes models of ships and navigational instruments, bear witness to the city's maritime heritage. As a tourist destination, La Spezia boasts an impressive collection of historic buildings, beautiful landscapes and stunning surrounding sites. Due to its strategic location, it is a great location to stay if you want to explore Liguria, from which you can travel to the surrounding cities easily by train.