Carrara (Italy)

Carrara is a historic city in Tuscany, Italy, renowned for its high-quality marble quarrying industry. Surrounded by the striking Apuan Alps, it has been a center for marble extraction for over 2,000 years, producing famous white Carrara marble used in major sculptures and architecture worldwide. The city features a picturesque medieval old town, with narrow cobbled streets and ancient buildings, alongside modern quarry operations. Carrara's blend of artistic heritage and natural beauty makes it both a significant cultural site and an important hub for the stone industry. Visitors often explore its quarries, museums, and scenic landscapes.