Embark on a captivating tour of the Carrara Marble Quarry, exploring its rich history, excavation techniques, and artistic transformation. Indulge in the unique flavors of Colonnata, home to quarry men for centuries.
Embark on a captivating tour of the Carrara Marble Quarry, exploring its rich history, excavation techniques, and artistic transformation. Indulge in the unique flavors of Colonnata, home to quarry men for centuries.
- Ponti Di Vara - We will spend the first part of the tour in the Carrara mountains, taking a few stops in front of different marble quarries, where you’ll learn everything about the history and methods of the excavation processes and understand how the experts transform a rock into a beautiful artwork or piece of furniture.
- Colonnata - We will…
- Ponti Di Vara - We will spend the first part of the tour in the Carrara mountains, taking a few stops in front of different marble quarries, where you’ll learn everything about the history and methods of the excavation processes and understand how the experts transform a rock into a beautiful artwork or piece of furniture.
- Colonnata - We will then make our way to the small village of Colonnata, home of the quarry men, where you’ll be able to taste the famous Lardo di Colonnata, a special type of cold cut aged in a marble basin with its own special recipe.
- Snacks
- Geologist and stone expert guide
- Snacks
- Geologist and stone expert guide
For the initial segment of our tour, we’ll venture into the Carrara mountains, making occasional pauses at various marble quarries. Here you’ll gain insights into the history and techniques of the mining procedures as well as how artisans skillfully convert a simple rock into attractive art or furniture. Afterwards, we’ll explore Colonnata, the abode of…
For the initial segment of our tour, we’ll venture into the Carrara mountains, making occasional pauses at various marble quarries. Here you’ll gain insights into the history and techniques of the mining procedures as well as how artisans skillfully convert a simple rock into attractive art or furniture. Afterwards, we’ll explore Colonnata, the abode of quarry workers for more than 2000 years. You’ll also get the opportunity to savor the exclusive lardo, a distinctive variety of cold cut matured in a marble basin.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.