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Carrara marble quarry visit.
It s there the origin of statues monuments and buildings.
Learn how the marble was mined to build the pantheon and trajan s column in ancient rome and how it was often used for sculpture during the renaissance.
The marble quarries in carrara employ 5 000 people who quarry 25 000 tons of marble on a monthly basis she stated in a monotonous voice that made it hard to listen.
In carrara there are several marble caves on top of each other and they have to leave columns and follow a specific layout to prevent the mountain from collapse.
The visit take place in a minivan with a private english speaking driver and according to your wishes it may include.
Visit the marble quarries of carrara on a half day tour from colonnata that highlights the marble industry in italy.
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This is where the famous marble has been excavated since roman times.
The marble quarries the sculpture workshops carrara historical center and colonnata with its famous lard.
You just need to look up and see the uncovered mountains of the apuan alps.
Here you will find the carrara marble quarries tours suitable for individuals and small groups.
Marble quarries located at the top of the mountains form the background of the town of carrara.