THE COAST
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The nearby Gulf of La Spezia, otherwise known as the Gulf of Poets, has attracted many writers, artists and film makers over the years. It was where the the Romantic poets Shelley and Byron set the artistic world on fire following in the Renaissance footsteps of Dante and Michelangelo. The quietly cosmopolitan coastline still retains its authenticity and charm. The lively and colourful waterfronts, picturesque fishing villages and hidden coves with turquoise waters are a delight to discover.
WORTH A VISIT
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Excellent road and rail links give easy access to many famous tourist centres. For those with a craving for the famous ham, Parma is approximately an hour north of the region, Pisa and Lucca are about an hour south, or should you wish to visit Florence it can be reached within a couple of hours by car. The airports of Pisa, Parma and Genova are about one to two hours drive away (PISA is the closest airport) with other more northern airports, such as Milan and Turin, also worthy of consideration, all emphasising the regions superb location.