Archaeological Sites & Michelangelo's Marble
Between ancient civilizations and marble quarries, a journey through time and beauty.
Northern Tuscany is a land that tells of millennia of history. From the traces of the Etruscans and Romans to the marble quarries of the Apuan Alps, every stone speaks of art, labor, and human ingenuity.
Archaeological Sites
In the area of Luni and Massaciuccoli, it is possible to visit the remains of Roman villas, mosaics, baths, and ancient roads that testify to daily life two thousand years ago.
The Massaciuccoli Romano Archaeological Museum offers a fascinating journey through artifacts, frescoes, and views of the lake.
The ancient cities and Etruscan necropolises Before Rome, Tuscany was the land of the Etruscans, a fascinating, cultured, and refined people who left indelible traces in the landscape and culture of the region.
Michelangelo’s Marble
The Carrara quarries, in the heart of the Apuan Alps, are an iconic place where the famous white Carrara marble has been extracted for centuries. Here, Michelangelo personally chose the blocks for his immortal works, including the famous David. Today, the quarries can be visited by jeep or with expert guides, allowing visitors to closely discover the incredible combination of nature, art, and human effort.
Art and landscape
From the quarries to sculpture workshops, from Roman ruins to stone villages, Northern Tuscany is an open-air museum where the past continues to inspire the present.
Con North Tuscany Incoming, scopri la Toscana scolpita dal tempo e dall’ingegno umano