CARMI, Lunigiana Travel Guide

CARMI, the Carrara and Michelangelo Museum, resides in the historic Villa Fabbricotti, nestled within the green Padula Park in Carrara. This museum is dedicated to the enduring relationship between Michelangelo Buonarroti, the city of Carrara, and its world-famous marble. The museum's main floor features six themed rooms that showcase Michelangelo's deep connection with Carrara marble, a relationship that began in the late 15th century. Visitors can admire full-scale recreations of his works, such as Moses, and holograms of David, alongside videos, photographs, and historical documents. The exhibits also highlight the intertwining of Michelangelo's influence with contemporary art, featuring contributions from artists like Rothko, Le Corbusier and Robert Venturi.The Villa Fabbricotti itself, built in 1879, adds to the museum's allure. The surrounding Padula Park is an artistic landscape adorned with environmental works of art by international artists such as Merz, Mainolfi, Parmiggiani and Morris. CARMI serves not only as a tribute to Michelangelo but also as a dynamic cultural space that bridges the gap between historical masterpieces and contemporary artistic expression.