Places
Viewpoint·Easy·Scenic·Hidden gem
Lerici — Castello sul Golfo dei Poeti
Liguria
Lerici's castle, built by Pisa and later strengthened by Genoa, stands on a promontory above the harbour of the gulf that Byron, Shelley and other Romantic writers made famous as the "Golfo dei Poeti". The grounds around the walls give a direct view over the same waters that inspired them.
Duration
1 hour
Distance
2 km
Elevation
+50 m
Best season
Year-round
Parking · Paid
Paid parking near the harbour in Lerici.
Water
Fountain near the castle.
Highlights
- Historic Pisan-Genoese clifftop castle
- Above the literary "Gulf of Poets"
- Direct harbour and gulf views
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome around the castle grounds.
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