Sarzana Cathedral

Church Romanesque-Gothic cathedral in Sarzana, Liguria

The Cathedral of Sarzana (Duomo di Santa Maria Assunta) in Liguria blends Gothic and Romanesque elements and notable frescoes; visitors combine cathedral tours with medieval streets, local wine and travel toward Cinque Terre.

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Sarzana Cathedral
Piazza Duomo, 19038 Sarzana (SP), Italy
44.1122, 9.9625

How to Get to Sarzana Cathedral #

Sarzana Cathedral (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta) is in the centre of Sarzana. Take regional Trenitalia trains on the Genoa-Pisa line to Sarzana railway station; from La Spezia the train ride is short and by car Sarzana is about 15 km from La Spezia via the A12/E80.

From Sarzana station it is an easy 5-10 minute walk (roughly 500-800 m) into the historic centre where the cathedral is located.

Tips for Visiting Sarzana Cathedral #

  • Visit outside main Catholic service times to see the cathedral interior and its altarpieces with fewer worshippers; the piazza in front is a good place for photos and quieter early or late in the day.
  • Check opening hours at the Sarzana tourist office before you go-local staff can point out lesser-seen side chapels and advise whether the sacristy or any temporary exhibitions are open to visitors.

Best Time to Visit Sarzana Cathedral #

Best in spring or early autumn for mild weather and fewer crowds when visiting the cathedral and town.

Spring
March-May · 10-22°C
Pleasant temperatures and moderate crowds-good for visiting the cathedral interior and nearby town.
Summer
June-August · 20-30°C
Warm weather and the highest number of tourists; interiors can be busy during peak hours.
Winter
November-February · 5-12°C
Cooler and quieter-fewer visitors inside the cathedral and more peaceful visits.

Weather & Climate near Sarzana Cathedral #

Climate

Sarzana Cathedral's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1116 mm/year), wettest in October.

Air Quality: AQI 47 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
-5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

130 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
13.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 22°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.6h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

84 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
15.3h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 28 mm.

91 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 29°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
15.0h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 29°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
13.8h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 25°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (144 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 19°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

144 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
14°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

135 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

115 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.7h daylight

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