Lerici Castle

The parking fines settled so we set off to explore the castle at Lerici. We paid the two euros to go to the entry gate via the lift rather than take the stairs. Constructed possibly around the 1100 and then extended over time the castle boasts the best vantage point over the entire bay. A paleontology museum is housed within its walls today. The displays are under renovation and should be spectacular once finished. However, that should not deter the tourist from taking the time to walk the grounds, climb the ramps to the upper landings for the views and architecture merit the visit. A few sculptures adorn some of the outside, open spaces. Large models of dinosaurs in various states of repair stand in some of the terraces. One of the largest dinosaurs appears to have toppled and lost his head. We were uncertain how that evolved, perhaps winds or storm simply blew him over. The tragic demise was unexplained and he lay there sadly needing some urgent repairs. I strongly urge camera happy people or those wishing to see the bay from its highest viewing platform to make the effort and spend a few euros to enjoy Lerici castle. The castle's signage was also interesting for the novice tourist.