Ariel is the spirit of the air, a symbol of freedom. William Shakespeare describes it in 'The Tempest': Ariel is the name that the romantic poet Shelley gave to his schooner. In San Terenzo, 8 kilometers away from the apartment, 20 minutes by public transport, you can find the house in which he lived in 1822, with his young wife Mary, author of the gothic novel Frankenstein. Completely renovated in the systems, with new fixtures and furnishings, bright and equipped with a sunny balcony, the apartment is extremely connected to every place of interest, by land and by sea to Lerici, Tellaro, Porto Venere, the island of Palmaria. and Cinque Terre. the bus stop is right in front of the house and the ferry dock is 400 meters away. The apartment is also very close to the historic center, the hospital, the town hall, the Le Terazze shopping center, the museums and the main cathedral. Very close also to the train station, 2 km away, 10 minutes by bus. There is a large pay parking in 290 meters. Under the porch there are multiple services such as a tobacconist, pharmacy, shops and supermarkets. Public transportations comprehend also the rental of bikes, wasps and scooters.

La Spezia is a city rich in history: you can find artistic works such as the Liberty architecture and the expressions of Futuris, as well as the Naval Museum and the Lia Museum. The pedestrian area is within walking distance. The Castle of San Giorgio can be reached by public lifts from via Prione, which is 10 minutes away from the apartment. You can visit the park of the Walls, with its caponiers, born within the defense fortifications of the naval base. In a few steps you can reach Passeggiata Morin, from which ferries depart for Lerici, Tellaro, Porto Venere, the island of Palmaria and Cinque Terre. Coves, cliffs and beaches with canoe services, diving, rubber dinghy rental and rafting are also easily available. Piazza Europa, the open-air arena where theater performances, concerts, events and film screenings are held, is one minute away from the apartment. Passeggiata Morin often offers summer events, book presentations, tastings with fishermen or mussel farmers as well as performances of Opera, Jazz and Classical music. Very close are also the archaeological areas, open during the summer, the amphitheater of Luni, the Roman villa of Varignano, the castles and the fortresses.