Tour of the Carrara quarries and artistic laboratories of Pietrasanta

Tour of the Carrara quarries and artistic laboratories of Pietrasanta

Carrara, IT
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Highlights

  • Spectacular view of the Apuan Alps
  • Breathtaking tour of the open pit quarries
  • Learn the methods of extraction for famous marble
  • Visit the artistic marble workshops and witness live realization of works
  • Explore the small historic center of Pietrasanta

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We can meet at the train station or agree differently depending on your needs

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54033 Carrara, Province of Massa and Carrara , Italy

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What to expect

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Marble Caves of Carrara

A spectacular view of the Apuan Alps and a breathtaking tour. The tour includes a guided tour with a 4x4 Jeep of open pit quarries, to observe the modern machinery used today for excavation and learn the methods of extraction, but above all to relive the history of the white blocks of the most famous marble in the world. After the quarry tour, you can visit the village of Colonnata, where you can taste and buy local products in the shops that animate the small village. The tour ends with a visit to an ancient Larderia with illustrations of production and storage techniques in the typical marble basins. In the afternoon, we will head to Pietrasanta, the world center of artistic marble processing, but also of other artistic products, such as mosaic and metal sculptures. We will visit some art workshops and experience the thrill of witnessing the live realization of the works. The tour will then continue to discover the beauties of the small historic center of Pietrasanta from the Duomo, to the cloister of S. Agostino to end with some shopping in the small boutiques of the center.

Duration 60 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included

Additional Information

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    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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    Not recommended for participants with spinal injuries
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    Not recommended for pregnant participants
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    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What our experts say

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    Try the local lard in Colonnata.
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    Visit the Duomo for stunning views.
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    Check if workshops allow hands-on art.
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    Grab lunch at a local trattoria nearby.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.

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