Carrara

Carrara is primarily famous for its marble, a high-quality white or blue-grey marble that has been used for sculptures and buildings for centuries. The city's quarries are a major source of this marble, and the local economy is heavily reliant on its extraction and processing.

Visitors to Carrara can explore the marble quarries, take guided tours to learn about the extraction process, visit the Accademia di Belle Arti (Academy of Fine Arts), and admire the numerous sculptures and buildings made from Carrara marble. There are also opportunities for hiking and enjoying the natural beauty of the Apuan Alps.

Carrara is accessible by train, bus, and car. The nearest airports are Pisa International Airport and Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport. From these airports, you can take a train or rent a car to reach Carrara. The city is also well-connected by road, making it easy to drive there.