Carrara, Marble quarrying center in Tuscany, Italy
The city extends along the Carrione River at the foothills of the Apuan Alps, surrounded by mountains containing white marble quarries.
Roman settlers established marble quarries in the second century BC, developing extraction techniques and transportation methods through the port of Luni.
The Accademia delle Belle Arti, founded in 1757, resides in a former fortress and continues to educate international students in marble sculpture techniques.
The Marina di Carrara port maintains specialized facilities for marble transportation, while the adjacent beach area provides recreational activities.
The local marble workshops transform raw stone blocks into refined sculptures using methods passed down through generations of master craftsmen.
Location: Province of Massa-Carrara
Capital city: Carrara
Elevation above the sea: 100 m
Website: https://www.comune.carrara.ms.it/
Shares border with: Fivizzano, Fosdinovo, Massa, Castelnuovo Magra, Luni, Sarzana
Address: 54033 Carrara, Province of Massa and Carrara, Italy 54033 Carrara
Website: https://comune.carrara.ms.it
GPS coordinates: 44.08333,10.10000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:36
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