to Britain. Eventually, they decided to abandon fascist Italy for Villa Bijou. La Padula still stands today. Culture Lerici is one of the mariner communities which take part in the Palio del Golfo, a rowing contest held in La Spezia every first Sunday of August. Twin towns Mougins, France, since 26 October 2008 Lerici is also twinned with Horsham, in England, although the latter no longer records this as an "active" twinning on its official website. Horsham is where Shelley was born, and Lerici where he died. References External links Official website Lerici Travel Guide Website of Pro Loco Lerici Learn about the events and tourist activities. Lerici Walks Castle to Castle Walk Description. Museum of palaeontology Coastal towns in Liguria Cities and towns in Liguria Italian Riviera