Castello di San Giorgio
Castello di San Giorgio
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10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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WanderingOttersons
Denver, CO1,468 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
One of the prominent points on top of the hill in town, this is a great place to go for some fabulous views of the surrounding area. To get in you will need to pay the admission, as this is also a museum. Within the museum, you can get some general history of the castle/fortress and the area. There are some great artifacts but most of it for us was hard to place its relevance as there is not a lot of the display boards and descriptions in English. We certainly don’t expect that, but just as an FYI to all those who do not speak Italian. There were a couple of rooms that had some cards you can grab in alternate languages but not in the entirety of the museum. It’s pretty basic but still interesting. The best part, though, is stepping onto the top ramparts and walking around to catch the views from the top. Still worth a stop for this site.
Written 19 July 2023
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Joan A
7 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
A visit to at least the castle terraces is a must if you are in la spezia. You can buy a ticket just for the views and you don't need to pay to go in to the archaeological museum which is well laid out but a bit light weight and centred on the Romans. The terrace views are fabulous especially if you like spying all the different rook gardens and the entry funicular is fun.
Written 17 June 2023
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terry l
Auckland Central, New Zealand112 contributions
Sept 2018
Well worth a visit, if you are walking there then there is an easy way to get up to the castle, from the Main Street there is a free glass door vertical lift for good views, once at the top turn left as there is another about 45deg angle glass lift in a glass encloser, this will take you right up to the castle, if you have a bike you can take this as well in the lift.
Please check the opening times of the castle as it closes early, but do not worry the lifts and the views are well worth it.
Please check the opening times of the castle as it closes early, but do not worry the lifts and the views are well worth it.
Written 14 November 2018
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GregJohnOz
Melbourne, Australia52 contributions
Apr 2018
Staying in LaSpezia for 2 weeks gave us the opportunity to look around at leisure and discover some new experiences. This castle overlooking the harbour is worth the trip either up the steps (lots!) or using the lift and the funicular lift to the steps of the castle. A reasonably priced entry fee allows access to a remarkable and extremely well appointed museum of historical artifacts. Some belonging to previous owners (of long ago) up to the large exhibits from nearby Roman ruins. There were very few others here and after the tourist bun-fight of the 5Terre it was most pleasurable to wander around (in chronological order of course) the many rooms of the castle which have been converted into a museum. Several hours later a visit to he top of the castle to be greeted with spectacular views across the Bay of Poets all the way down to Portovenere. The weather was kind and the camera got a good workout. Worth the visit, if only for the views.
Written 16 May 2018
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thermwk
Seattle79 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
We’ve been to a ton of museums and castles in Europe, but we enjoyed this visit very much. We were here on a Sunday and had very little company as we toured at leisure. I could have wished that the descriptions of the many fascinating articles on display were in English as well as Italian, but stil, we enjoyed looking and being so up close to the items. It was a beautiful day on the top of the castle with amazing views of La Spezia in all directions. We were happy with what the 9.5 E got us!
Written 25 March 2018
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Colin E
5 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
This is a very pleasant fort in the middle of the town; short (easy) walk along from where the cruise shuttle bus drops you off. There are lifts that will take you to the top, so very easy to manage with small children, strollers or people with mobility limitations. There are a couple, easy to manage, stairs at the very end. The fort is fairly small, but interesting for a bit of history.
The town itself is very nice to walk through, lots of places to eat.
The town itself is very nice to walk through, lots of places to eat.
Written 9 August 2016
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Jan A
Solihull230 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
There are sign posts to this place from the main shopping street. Being a Sunday when we visited & most places being closed in italy, we followed the signs. There is a footpath & also a free lift up to halfway. We took the lift, at the top you cross a road & get into another fenicular type lift to the castle. It only cost a few Euros, and there are concessions. There are loads of pieces of Roman and from other ages of finds from the area. So interesting and the views from the roof are beautiful. A great way to spend a rainy Sunday & highly recommend this place if you like history.
Written 8 November 2018
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thepebblebeach
Gloucestershire, UK122 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
There are very good views over La Spezia from the battlements of this old fortress. There are stairs to reach Castello di San Georgio or you can take a elevator and then the funicular railway. Once there you can pay to see the Castello but it is worth paying a few Euros extra and visit the museum as well. The museum is home to some interesting artefacts. There are free public toilets in the museum but no cafe.
Written 14 October 2018
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poodlz
Otaki, New Zealand84 contributions
Sept 2012 • Solo
Really a bit of a let down but still worth the walk up the hill to keep fit anyway.There is a small and hairraising cablecar to use if you don't like the hill
Written 29 June 2013
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tony12cu
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia3,252 contributions
Sept 2019
The castle is rather small and the artifact display just average.
However, the view from the top is FANTASTIC! If you want some great photos from La Spezia, this is a must go.
However, the view from the top is FANTASTIC! If you want some great photos from La Spezia, this is a must go.
Written 5 August 2020
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Ciao,non ne sono sicuro.. ma non credo
Written 21 August 2019
Ciao vorrei sapere se questa settimana è aperto e si le condizione climatiche hanno fatto grande rovine alla città
Written 4 November 2018
vorrei venire con mia nonna che è sulla sedia a rotelle è possibile raggiungervi? potrei sapere gli orari del castello?
Written 4 April 2018
Si sì ci sono ascensori ovunque c’è una bella salita prima ma asfaltata
Written 16 June 2018
Can anybody give info on the lift and funicular up to St George's Castle in La Spezia please. Coming from the cruise port.
Written 9 March 2018
Hi, I wonder if anybody can give advice on the easiest way to get from the cruise port to the Castle.
Any other suggestions about La Spezia? I have been to Port V and Cinque T twice so thought I might explore La Spezia this time. Have asked TI but no help there... Basically said "nothing in La Spezia", I refuse to believe that!
Written 9 March 2018
Might be too late but at the Cruise port look up and you will see the "castle".
We liked La Spezia. Had one of the most enchanting water fountain parks I have ever seen. It is beautiful day or night and a perfect place to sit in the quiet or chat while you have a Gelato. Not a tourist
town, maybe that is why we liked it.
Written 16 April 2018
il costo del biglietto
Written 24 September 2017
cosa costa il biglietto al castello
Written 24 September 2017
Will be cruising here this year, what are the lifts like to the Castle on the hill,
how high is the Castle?
Thanks for you help!
Written 16 April 2017
good afternoon ,I will be at the harbor, in the orchestra ship on 05\05\17
how far is it from La spezia to castello di San Giorgio?
and how much is the ticket to visit the castle?
I would also like to know the hours of visitation, when does it open and close.
thank you very much
Written 3 March 2017
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