Located near the city of Carrara in Tuscany, the marble quarries are renowned for their historical importance and their impact on art and architecture. The Carrara marble quarries date back to Roman times, when marble was extracted for monuments such as the Baths of Caracalla.
The quarries continued to be exploited over the centuries, providing marble for global projects such as the Taj Mahal in India and the Washington Monument in the United States. Over time, methods evolved to include the use of advanced machinery and technologies, such as diamond wire saws and wheel loaders, to extract marble more efficiently.
The Renaissance saw an increasing use of Carrara marble in iconic artworks and buildings, under the influence of sculptors such as Michelangelo.
