Caranza: San Lorenzo, Castellaro and Monte Gottero

Caranza combines a cultural site with a location on the slopes of Monte Gottero. The Church of San Lorenzo is a cultural heritage site in Caranza, and Monte Gottero is the highest mountain in the Province of La Spezia. Caranza therefore appeals to travellers who, on an individual trip to Italy, wish to consciously consider historical details and landscapes together. Here you will find a place whose sights and traces reveal different periods of local history.

San Lorenzo and Architectural Details

The Church of San Lorenzo was consecrated on 21 September 1935. Archaic figures are carved on an architrave of the church. 10 August is associated with the patronal celebration of San Lorenzo. The consecration in 1935 and the archaic figures on the architrave combine the more recent history of the building with a striking detail of San Lorenzo. You can explore both the more recent history of the church building and a distinctive architectural element. August is therefore part of the history of San Lorenzo as a firmly assigned date, without this implying any general statement about how events are organised today.

Traces from Pre-Roman Times

Caranza was already inhabited in pre-Roman times. In addition, the remains of a Castellaro have been preserved in the village. This Castellaro was a fortified site built by the ancient Ligurians. The historical context thus extends from pre-Roman settlement to the Castellaro built by the ancient Ligurians.

Summits in the Nearby Area

The summit of Monte Chiappa is located near Caranza, as is Monte Scassella. Monte Chiappa and Monte Scassella complement Monte Gottero with two mountains in the vicinity of Caranza. The two mountains broaden Caranza's landscape context with additional specific points of reference in the nearby surroundings and stand alongside the village's cultural themes.

A Specific Section for Touring Bicycles

The section of the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri between Passo di Cento Croci and Passo della Cappelletta is also easy to ride for touring cyclists. If you are preparing a cycling trip, this information provides a specific point for planning. The two pass names mark the beginning and end of the section within the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri. On a bicycle tour, this allows you to incorporate a stretch with clearly defined starting and ending points into your daily planning. The statement refers specifically to this section between the two passes and not generally to all paths around Caranza.

Accommodation and Personal Travel Planning

B&B Cà Nova offers its guests a free shuttle service to Colle di Cento Croci and Passo della Cappelletta. If you include these two pass crossings in your travel plans, you can consider the service as a specific factor when choosing your accommodation.

Other Destinations

Other destinations: Follo, L'ago, Piana Battolla, Luni Mare, Maissana, Sarzana, Zignago and Pitelli.

For the higher-level travel overview: La Spezia.