La Spezia between past and present
Description
Meeting of participants with the tour leader in front of the Naval Museum, one of the oldest in the world that preserves relics and artifacts evidence of navigations, explorations, battles, scientific experiences, inventions and innovations, located at the Military Arsenal and visit. At the end, walking along Via Chiodo to reach the city center. We will arrive at Via del Prione where the exploration will continue by visiting the Quintino Sella Antiaircraft Shelter. The tour will conclude by visiting the permanent exhibition on Agostino Fossati, La Spezias 19th-century Romantic painter, set up at the Palazzina delle Arti to admire the beautiful views of pre-arsenal La Spezia compared with today's city.
At the end, optional tasting of typical local products including farinata, a Ligurian specialty made with a batter made from chickpea flour, water, olive oil and salt, and savory rice cake, a poor but flavorful and hearty recipe.
Starting point
Naval Museum La Spezia
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