Carrara Attractions
Carrara lies in an enclosed valley on the western slopes of the Apuan Alps (nature reserve), near the northern Tuscan coast.
The town
Although Carrara has traditions going back to pre-Roman times it is predominantly a modern town. In Via Roma is the Accadémia di Belle Arti (Academy of Fine Art), founded by Maria Teresa Cybo in 1769; visitors are admitted with the Director's permission.
The town
Although Carrara has traditions going back to pre-Roman times it is predominantly a modern town. In Via Roma is the Accadémia di Belle Arti (Academy of Fine Art), founded by Maria Teresa Cybo in 1769; visitors are admitted with the Director's permission.
Cathedral
In the north of Carrara is the Cathedral of Sant'Andrea (11th-14th century), with a fine Romanesque and Gothic facade, the lower part of which consists of half-columns and pointed arches; the center part of the doorway is richly decorated. Inside note the multicolored marble pulpit, the 14th century "Annunciation of Our Lady" and other marble sculptures. There are fine views from the bell-tower.
Marble Museum
Southwest of Carrara's center is the Museo Civico del Marmo (Municipal Marble Museum) with six departments, demonstrating the history of marble, from antiquity to its present-day artistic and technical uses.
Hours
May 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
July 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
September 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
October 1 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Epiphany (3 Kings' Day ) - Christian (January 6)
New Year's Day (January 1)
Liberation Day - Italy (April 25)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Festival of the Tricolor - Italy (May 12)
Feast of St John the Baptist - Christian (June 24)
Assumption Day - Christian (August 15)
All Saints' Day - Christian (November 1)
Victory Day / National Unity Day - Italy (November 4)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
New Year's Day (January 1)
Liberation Day - Italy (April 25)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Festival of the Tricolor - Italy (May 12)
Feast of St John the Baptist - Christian (June 24)
Assumption Day - Christian (August 15)
All Saints' Day - Christian (November 1)
Victory Day / National Unity Day - Italy (November 4)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Academy of Fine Art
To the south, in Via Roma, the town's principal street, is the Accademia di Belle Arti, with pictures and marble sculptures. 500m/550yd west of the cathedral is the Church of the Madonna delle Grazie, with sumptuous marble decoration.
Carrara Surroundings
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Marble Quarries
These marble quarries, which were used even in Roman times, also produced the marble so desired by Michelangelo. Today it is exported to all over the world.
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