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Where is La Spezia, Italy


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La Spezia is located in northern Italy, in the Liguria region along the Ligurian Sea. It sits between the sea and hills at the edge of the Apennine Mountains. La Spezia is near cities like Genoa, Pisa, Carrara, and Parma. The city covers about 51 square kilometers and has a population of around 93,000 people. Its coordinates are approximately 44.10°N latitude and 9.82°E longitude. La Spezia is famous for its large naval port, gateway to Cinque Terre, scenic harbor, and museums.

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La Spezia City Facts, Italy

CountryItaly
RegionLiguria
ProvinceLa Spezia
City StatusMunicipality (Comune), provincial capital
EstablishedAncient origins; modern development in the 19th century
Geographic PositionNorthwestern Italy, Ligurian Sea coast
Coordinates44.11° N, 9.83° E
Total Area51 km²
Population94,000
Elevation3 m
Area Code+39 0187
Postal Code / ZIP Code19121–19137
Time ZoneCentral European Time (CET, UTC+01:00)
CurrencyEuro (€)
Main IndustriesNaval construction, Port services, Tourism, Manufacturing
TransportationMajor naval and commercial port, rail hub, A15 motorway nearby
ClimateMediterranean
Famous AttractionsCinque Terre gateway, La Spezia Naval Technical Museum, Gulf of Poets, Castello di San Giorgio
Known ForItalian Navy base, access point to Cinque Terre
Websitehttps://www.comune.laspezia.it