La Spezia
...chill out with Giuseppe Garibaldi.
The public gardens of La Spezia somehow also feel like the center of the city - with large, lush and well-tended areas where you can relax or find some shade in summer.
Within the complex is the impressive Giuseppe Garibaldi monument - also well worth a visit. For those who prefer to sit by the water, the harbor is just around the corner... simply a nice place to escape the city and switch off for a while.