Marble Tour of Carrara Italy “YES YOU CAN”
Can we do that? A tour of the marble quarries of Carrara Italy? YES You Can!!! Carrara marble quarries are situated nearby the city of Carrara in the province of Massa-Carrara in the northernmost part of Tuscany. Our knowledgeable tour operators have a family owned quarry in the mountains of Carrara. The tour operators know each quarry and can explain all the details as we leave the city of Carrara and climb up the mountain. It is a wonderful tour more like a safari of marble with Land Rovers and hard hats.
Carrara Marble is famous all over the world from kitchen counters, to some of the most unforgettable religious temples and churches. This famous white or blue-grey marble has been used by some of the most prestigious artists carving some of the most memorable statues. It was well know that Michelangelo would come to the quarry and pick his block of marble for his works of art.
For over 2000 years marble has been harvested from Carrara. In Ancient Roman times large blocks of this marble would be transported by ships to Rome. This area has changed and reinvented itself time and time again from the introduction of explosives in the 16th century, to the hiring of any able bodied man to work in the quarries. The hard work of the people in the quarries for centuries has kept them resilient and able to adapt to the changes throughout the years. Now these famous quarries are mined with the highest technology available while understanding the environmental impact.
Take a look at the professional video of the tour company that Tuscany Easy Travel uses for the one of a kind adventure.
Make the marble quarries of Carrara part of your Italian Adventure with Tuscany Easy Travel. Let us know this is on your wish list and we will make it happen. With the help of the Cave Di Marmo Tours.
