The spectacular province of Massa Carrara lies at the very north of Tuscany and offers a splendid collection of towns, attractions and scenery for your entertainment. There are seventeen main towns here, two of which are twinned together as its capital. These are the marble mining towns of Massa and Carrara on the northern Tuscan coast.
The pristine white and blue veined marble mountains that surround these towns became the source of their great wealth. The marble was excavated and used in the construction of the Pantheon in Rome and even Michelangelo’s masterpiece, ‘David’.
The pristine white and blue veined marble mountains that surround these towns became the source of their great wealth. The marble was excavated and used in the construction of the Pantheon in Rome and even Michelangelo’s masterpiece, ‘David’.
Go on a splendid day trip to welcoming towns and villages outside of the capital. Stop off in Aulla, a stunning hilltop town which is topped off with the magnificent Brunella Fortress. Later head onto the busy town of Fivizzano which is home to the interesting Museum of Printing and the stunning fountain in the main square.
Tresana town is surrounded by forests on a hill, about 25 kilometres north-west of Massa and would be a lovely place to stop off on the way to see the town of Villafranca in Lunigiana. This quaint commune grew along the Via Francigena and became a haven for travellers on their way to the capital of Rome.
Tresana town is surrounded by forests on a hill, about 25 kilometres north-west of Massa and would be a lovely place to stop off on the way to see the town of Villafranca in Lunigiana. This quaint commune grew along the Via Francigena and became a haven for travellers on their way to the capital of Rome.
Explore the mesmerising tourist area of Lunigiana which offers some of the finest views in Tuscany. This mountainous area encompasses towns and villages of both the Tuscan and Ligurian regions and has quite a superb selection of castles to visit.
Explore other wonderful tows of Massa Carrara like Pontremoli and Montignoso and be guaranteed of an enriching tourist experience of Tuscany.
Book into a holiday rental in the Massa Carrara area and enjoy soaking up the rich culture and admiring the magnificent scenery here.
Explore other wonderful tows of Massa Carrara like Pontremoli and Montignoso and be guaranteed of an enriching tourist experience of Tuscany.
Book into a holiday rental in the Massa Carrara area and enjoy soaking up the rich culture and admiring the magnificent scenery here.
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picture 1: Carrarino / CC BY 3.0;
picture 2: Gian / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 1: Carrarino / CC BY 3.0;
picture 2: Gian / CC BY-SA 3.0;
