Since the mid-1860s, La Spezia has developed into an important port of the Italian Navy. The naval base today covers an area of 165 hectares and is completely surrounded by a wall several meters high. A naval museum is located next to the main entrance. The base is used by various naval units of the Italian Navy.
The naval base covers an area of 165 hectares and is completely surrounded by a wall several meters high. A naval museum is located next to the main entrance. The base is used by various naval units of the Italian Navy. The naval airbase also belongs to the naval base in a broader sense.
In addition to the commercial ports surrounding the naval base, La Spezia has a passenger terminal where large cruise ships dock. There are several harbors and numerous berths for pleasure boats and yachts.