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.
Sarzana Cathedral at a Glance#
Address: Piazza Duomo, 19038 Sarzana (SP), Italy
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.
Weather & Climate near Sarzana Cathedral#
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.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 28 mm.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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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.
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November
November is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
