Marbles Quarries

The Apuan Alps gave rise the digging out of too many minerals such as the iron ore since the ancient time, but they are so famous for the Marble mining; even during the Roman Times it was used for the palaces and the statues.

Some artists, such as Michelangelo, Bernini and Canova modelled it for their greatful works of art during the folowing time. To visit the Apuan Alps, go from Carrara exit towards Campocecina, from where you could have a large view of the below quarries and follow the phases of the transport of the marble to the plain. Before going back to Carrara, do not forget to stop in Colonnata, the country of the Lardo.

Marbles Quarries

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