Bocca di Magra
Bocca di Magra: a jewel of Liguria
Welcome to Bocca di Magra, a hamlet of the municipality of Ameglia located a few kilometers from the province of La Spezia. This inhabited center, which had 364 inhabitants at the 2001 census, is a place of great tourist interest thanks to its suggestive location on the sea and the presence of important historical monuments.
Physical geography
The village of Bocca di Magra is located a few meters above sea level on the mouth of the Magra river, which makes it a very suggestive place. The view of the sea and the surrounding mountains makes this locality a true jewel of Liguria.
Monuments and places of interest
Religious architecture
The parish church of Sant'Andrea apostolo is a magnificent example of religious architecture. The monastery of Santa Croce del Corvo, founded in 1176 by Bishop Pipino, instead hosts some activities of the Lunigiana Center for Dante Studies, including the "Via Dantis" (registered trademark).
Archaeological sites
The Roman villa of Bocca di Magra is another place of notable historical and cultural interest. Built between the 1st and 4th centuries BC, the archaeological findings of the ancient villa of the Roman Empire are kept at the Ubaldo Formentini Archaeological Civic Museum.
Infrastructure and transport
Roads
The state road 432 of Bocca di Magra is an important means for commercial traffic. This crosses the municipal territory in the flat area, serving as a coastal artery and connecting the state road 1 Via Aurelia near Arcola (a hamlet of Arcola) to Marina di Carrara.
Other infrastructures
Near the hamlet, on the mouth of the Magra river, there is a marina equipped for mooring medium-small pleasure boats. Moreover, it is also possible to reach the beach of "Gli Spiaggioni", a beach in the municipal territory, accessible also by land through a rugged path that starts from Capo Corvo in Montemarcello.
Culture
Bocca di Magra is a locality frequented by numerous intellectuals, such as Indro Montanelli, Elio Vittorini, Giulio Einaudi, Giancarlo De Carlo, Giovanni Giudici, Vittorio Sereni, Franco Fortini, Marguerite Duras and Mary McCarthy. This town offers inspiration for all tastes and needs, in fact in addition to historical monuments, archaeological sites and natural beauties, it is also possible to taste a traditional high-quality cuisine.
Conclusions
Bocca di Magra remains an ideal destination for those who want to spend a holiday between sea, history and culture. Liguria offers breathtaking landscapes, churches, museums, historical monuments and much more, and Bocca di Magra is one of the pearls of the region. Don't miss the chance to visit this splendid locality, we assure you that you won't regret it!
