Carrara (/ kəˈrɑːrə / kə-RAR-ə; Italian: [kaˈraːɾa]; Emilian: Carara, Emilian: [kaˈɾaːɾa]) is a town and comune in Tuscany, in central Italy, of the province of Massa and Carrara, and notable for the white or blue-grey marble quarried there. [3] It is on the Carrione River, some 100 kilometres (62 mi) west-northwest of Florence. Its motto is Latin: " Fortitudo mea in rota " ("My ...
Carrara is a town in Tuscany famed for its marble quarries used since Roman times—discover its cathedral, quarry tours, how to get there, and where to stay.
Carrara as a town doesn’t get much tourist press and by itself it’s not worth a special trip given how many places there are to visit in Tuscany, never mind Italy. But if you’ve been up the mountain to see the marble quarries and you're already in the neighborhood or you're making your way along the coastline then it’s definitely worthwhile stopping in the old part of Carrara for lunch ...
Carrara city, Massa-Carrara provincia, Toscana (Tuscany) regione, in north-central Italy. It is famous for some of the world’s finest marble.
What to see in Carrara Carrara Cathedral (Insigne Collegiata - Abbazia Mitrata di Sant'Andrea Apostolo) Carrara Cathedral, dedicated to St. Andrew the Apostle, is a masterpiece of Romanesque-Gothic architecture, built in medieval times between the 11th and 14th centuries entirely of white marble.
Carrara White marble has been quarried in Tuscany for over 2,000 years. This complete guide covers its geology, historical uses, physical properties, care, and why it remains the gold standard for luxury accessories and interiors in 2026.
Carrara’s story dates back to the Etruscan civilization, around 800 BC. The city became a major center for marble production in the Middle Ages, with many powerful families vying for control over the valuable resource. Today, you can still see remnants of this ancient history in the city’s architecture and landmarks.