Sarzana

Sarzana is best known within Liguria for the 15th-century Fortezza Firmafede, the fortress that dominates its historic core. The town sits in the lower Magra valley, close to the Ligurian coast and the Tuscan border, where routes through north-western Italy have long converged. Sarzana was an important stop on the Via Francigena, the medieval pilgrimage road linking Canterbury with Rome, and its compact centre still preserves lanes, churches and civic squares shaped by that role. The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta is another established landmark, while the town’s antiques trade adds a cultural dimension beyond the seaside resorts. Discover how Sarzana connects with the Magra valley and eastern Liguria by browsing webcams nearby.

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