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The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Carrara, Tuscany
Carrara [karˈraːra] (Emilian: Carara) is a city and comune in Tuscany, in central Italy, of the province of Massa and Carrara, and notable for the white or blue-grey marble quarried there. It is on the Carrione River, some 100 kilometres (62 mi) west-northwest of Florence.
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1. Lardo di Colonnata
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
2. Marble Caves of Carrara
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4.5 based on 523 reviews
Famous for their white marble, these caves in the Apua Mountains serve as studios of stone sculpting and bronze art, where famous artists and sculptors from all over the world come to work.
Reviewed By abs1950
On the flight to Italy we watch a move about Michelangelo and got inspired to visit a marble quarry. I was surprised to find a Viatour outing that fit our plan perfectly. This seems to be very popular with European tourist and there were several jeeps on the tour with us. No one we had spoken to that had been to Tuscany had ever mentioned seeing this sight- well worth it- First it's in the north of Tuscan and a different terrain and landscape, and seeing how marble is quarried now and in the time of Michelangelo was really a unique opportunity. On the way, stop in the town of Pietrasanta which is an artist workshop area and a lovely town.
3. Duomo di Carrara
4. Piazza Alberica
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4.5 based on 164 reviews
la piazza si trova nel centro storico di Carrara, è tra le più belle d'italia, nn è molto conosciuta a causa della poca frequenza da parte dei turisti che dalle cave si spostano direttamente altrove, ha un panorama mozzafiato e i palazzi sono un luccichio di colori, qua e la bar e localetti nonostante la piazza sia elegante e regale grazie all'imponente fontana dedicata a Beatrice con due grossi leoni da cui sgorga l'acqua proveniente da una sorgente delle li vicine alpi.
5. Colonnata
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4.5 based on 325 reviews
Reviewed By arttravellerguide - Province of Rome, Italy
Colonnata is a small town rich in history and traditions, located in the Apuan mountains, in the area of the marble quarries. Famous for its "lard from Colonnata", the village offers not only great food and a breathtaking view, but also the possibility of trekking for beginners too. Excellent restaurants. It is really worth.
6. Statua della Liberta che Conquista La Barbarie
7. Santuario Madonna delle Grazie
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
Entirely lined in white and coloured marbles from the ground up to the cornice, the church is unique in the whole Massa-Carrara district.The marbles, even rare ones, both local and foreign, were skilfully matched by Carrara master craftsmen approximately between 1750 and 1770, on the initiative of Pietro del Medico.
8. Palla Galleggiante
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By ania2809
Just go and see. Parc around is full of interesting things. Place is definetely not crowded. Nice idea for a family walk.
9. Fontana della Moretta
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4.0 based on 3 reviews
10. Monumento a Maria Beatrice D'Este
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