...ebbe tra'bianchi marmi la spelonca per sua
dimora; onde a guardar le stelle e 'l mar non li era la veduta tronca.
Dante Alighieri, La Divina Commedia, Inferno Canto XX
Beyond
land and sea, Carrara and the marble quarries.
In the Apuan alps, the spectacular marble quarries offer
an evocative sight. This precious white stone has been quarried since
Roman times. Since then, it has been used for all storts of different
purposes - from simple objects to more famous works of art and architecture.
In the past, the blocks of marble were transported using an ancient manual
technique called "lizzatura", which is recalled each year thanks
to the courage and skill of the last living "lizzatori". In
the art studios of Carrara, at the open-air exhibition, it is possible
to learn at close quarters about the history and working of marble.
Excursions
We suggest guided visits for groups or single persons in your language
with authorized guides. The itineraries we offer are
an invitation to explore the natural and artistical beauty of a still
uncontaminated territory. Furthermore, you can also discover a world rich
of tradition, where it is still possible to find a human dimension.
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Here there are some suggestions on possible
itineraries. They are about 3 hours or one day long tours
in which you can discover the different geographical area of Carrara and
its coast, leaving from any point of the area. Our tours are easily
adaptable to your requirements:
 FULL
DAY EXCURSION
- Port of Carrara and
Industrial Area
- Sculpture workshop where you can see the famous
Michelangelo white marble and the marble statue art
- Colonnata: walking through the village and
tasting the famous "lardo"
- Free lunch at Colonnata
- Looking at the marble quarries in the Fantiscritti
basin
- Visit the "Museum Quarry"
HALF
DAY EXCURSION
- Driving to the marble quarries in the Fantiscritti
basin
- Visit the "Museum Quarry"
- Visit Carrara centre
These are some examples of trips; we can plain
your excursions for your requests, every day and
at every time.
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