In Italy, tourists can visit the picturesque city of La Spezia. Its atmosphere is drastically different from the atmosphere of the nearby settlements. As a rule, all towns in this region are peaceful and silent, but La Spezia is an exception. This is a loud and energetic city. Besides a vibrant atmosphere and interesting life, this city has many architectural attractions and rich historic heritage. In the past, La Spezia was often referred to as the “poetic bay” because many writers such as Byron, Dante, and George Sand were visiting this city to find inspiration here. La Spezia is definitely worth a visit. Spend several days here to indulge in the atmosphere of this place and enjoy your Italian vacation. There are no historic records that mention the exact date when this Italian city was founded. Historians know that this region was not much populated during the reign of the Roman Empire. The Etruscan city of Lumi was the only large settlement here, but the Saracens destroyed it in the 11th century. La Spezia belonged to the Fieschi family until 1276. In the coming years, many tried to make this region their own. When Napoleon Bonaparte invaded Liguria at the end of the 18th century, La Spezia became a part of his republic. Ten years later, the French emperor merged the city and its bay and formed a new area. He was planning to reorganize it into a new and large port. However, Napoleon’s intentions didn’t become real. The building of a haven started
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