Be amazed by this exciting tour to discover the Carrara Marble quarries.
We will set off in an elegant Mercedes V class Minivan towards the quarries of Carrara and crossing the road that winds like a snake up to the top of the mountain, we will cross the famous Ponti di Vara that together with the evocative tunnels carved into the rock constituted the 'former Ferrovia Marmifera.
We will head straight into the heart of the marble basins to visit the "CAVA 177" open quarry;Â your private guide will talk to you about the history of marble, starting with the ancient Romans and ending in the middle of the last century, then, as we delve into the mining heartland, we will see and analyze new cutting techniques, new machinery and interact with the surrounding environment.
As an alternative to the open quarry, you can decide to visit a closed quarry, this is a guided shared tour of just under an hour in what is called the "Cathedral of Marble" where the extraction techniques, machinery and history of this precious material will be explained.
Here you can admire an imposing reproduction of Michelangelo's "CREATION OF ADAM" towers imposingly with its 160 SQM in the center of our gallery.
It was made by international artist Ozmo.
You will have the opportunity to discover this magical place where Michelangelo found the block that gave birth to the world-famous Pietà .
A walk through the streets of the village of Colonnata is planned for a tasting of the famous Lardo di Colonnata and other local products.
Colonnata is the oldest village in the Carrara marble basins, and is home to a unique local product called Lardo di Colonnata, which was the typical lunch of the quarrymen.
We will immerse you in this gastronomic experience, tasting in addition to Lardo di Colonnata, other local cured meats and cheeses, accompanied by Sgabei ( small pieces of fried bread) and good local wine.
