Province of Massa-Carrara

Massa-Carrara is a province in Tuscany that combines mountainous terrain from the Apuan Alps with Mediterranean coastline along the Tyrrhenian Sea. It comprises 17 municipalities centered around the cities of Massa and Carrara.

Created in 1859, the province emerged from territories formerly part of Lunigiana and Garfagnana regions that had belonged to the Duchy of Modena. It became part of Tuscany in 1861 during Italian unification.

Marble extraction remains a defining part of life here, with quarries in Carrara shaping both the landscape and local identity. People in the area have practiced this craft for generations, and it continues to influence how communities develop.

The province allows visitors to move easily between mountain trails in the Apuan Alps and Mediterranean beaches, as both areas are relatively close. Each of the 17 municipalities serves as a different base depending on whether you prefer mountains or seaside.

The region received a Medal of Military Valour for its resistance during World War II, recognizing the courage of its inhabitants. This honor reflects the territory's strategic role in Italian wartime history.

Location: Tuscany

Capital city: Massa

Shares border with: Province of La Spezia, Province of Parma, Province of Reggio Emilia, Province of Lucca

Website: http://provincia.ms.it

GPS coordinates: 44.30000,10.00000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:50