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MARINA
DI CARRARA: SUN, SPORT, RELAXATION
Marina
di Carrara is a smart modern town at the feet of the Apuan Alps. With its white
coast-line and very fine sand it is the nearest seaside resort for tourists
coming from other regions upper north.(Km 1,5)
CARRARA
AND SANT'ANDREA CATHEDRAL
Carrara has always
been known as the "Capital of marble".
It lies in a basin between the slopes of
the hills in front of the Apuan Alps, and the sea. Carrara honours its past and
present with splendid monuments among which Sant' Andrea's Cathedral shows the
skilful work of extraction, transportation and workmanship of an everlasting
material.
It is thanks to marble that You can still
find the expressive ability of a lot of artisans and
artists, from the humble stone cutter to
the genius of Michelangelo.
The
quarries, the sculptures and the working laboratories are well worth a visit.
(Km 7)
Visita
al MUSEO DEL MARMO di CARRARA
Il
centro storico di Carrara
THE
APUAN ALPS, THE QUARRIES AND THE VILLAGES ALONG THE ANCIENT MARBLE TRAILS
The Apuan Alps are a
mountainous chain that stands out , clear and majestic, from the rest of the
Appennines.
They make a magnificent frame to the town
of Carrara.
Since
when, more than two thousands year ago, the Romans found the vein of marble,
they have kept the magic of a place where You can find natural intact spaces
ideal for trekking, and the quarries look cut into the mountains like butter.(Km 7)
Visita
alle cave di marmo delle Alpi Apuane
Visita
allo STUDIO di scultura NICOLI, il più antico di Carrara
Montagna
ed Alpi Apuane
Escursioni
di trekking del C.A.I. sulle ALPI APUANE
COLONNATA
AND ITS "LARDO" (Salted pork fat)
Colonnata is an old
village of Roman origin, located in the heart of the Apuan Alps, famous for its
marble but also for the Lardo (Salted pork fat) which was the old quarrymen's
meal. Today it is renown by gourmets all over the world.
This
excellent product which has the same white colour of Carrara marble is unique
with its characteristic taste due to a long seasoning in marble basins, to the
spices and sea salt, to the healthy mountain air and to a secret personal touch
by the producers.
(a 12 Km)
Colonnata
e il LARDO, cibo degli anarchici
LUNI
AND ITS ARCHAEOLOGICAL ROMAN SITE
The Roman colony of
"LUNA" was an important port and business centre for the marble
quarried from the Apuan Alps and for local agricultural products.
Nowadays
visitors can admire the remains of the Amphitheatre, the Forum, the Theatre and
what is left of its past splendour in the Museum of the archaeological area.
(800 mt. walking distance)
Visita
all'area archeologica dell'antica città romana di LUNI
THE
MEDIOEVAL VILLAGES OF NICOLA, ORTONOVO, CASTELNUOVO MAGRA AND FOSDINOVO
On the hills overlooking the plain of Luni
and where grapevines and olives are grown some ancient villages are met.
Walking through their narrow winding lanes
and admiring the majestic towers You can still perceive the medioeval charm of
ancient deeds.
Do not forget to taste the "Vermentino
dei Colli di Luni" a wine produced for centuries on this land.
This
wine has been famous since it received the D.O.C. (Certificate of Controlled
Origin). (Km.1.5 or more depending on the village)
Piccoli
borghi medievali sui colli di di Luni:
Nicola,
Ortonovo,
Castenuovo
Magra, Fosdinovo
Itinerario
dei castelli
da Fosdinovo a Pontremoli inseguendo arte e
gastronomia
Itinerari
della fede
La
via Francigena
Giornata
al PARCO AVVENTURA FOSDINOVO
THE
"VAL DI MAGRA "
The valley of the Magra river from which
its name derives, goes from the Appennines to the sea crossing the provinces of
Massa Carrara and La Spezia, from "Lunigiana" to Bocca di Magra. (3
Km.)
Sarzana, the gem of the Val di Magra,
spreads in a plain north of Carrara.
It
is a must for those who love antiques. (3 Km. or more depending on the
itinerary)
Il
centro storico di Sarzana
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