 An extraordinary event at the Marble Mountains… The majestic Apuan Alps are considered to be amongst the most beautiful mountain ranges in Europe.
Sculpted by climatic conditions over the centuries and by man, they offer breathtaking views.
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Our event includes:
Tours with four wheel-drives at a high altitude amongst the marble quarries
An exclusive tour of an underground quarry at a depth of 500 metres
A tour of the open-air marble museum
A sculpture competition between participants
A visit to a marble workshop
Lunch in the carver’s canteen
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An event to discover the day of a marble carver!
The following services may be included:
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Transfer to Apuan Alps
Visit of an artistic workshop in Pietrasanta, known as a “little Athens”
Transfer to the marble quarries
Excursion with four-wheel driver and pick ups amongst the Apuan quarries
( duration: approximately 45 minutes)
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An exceptional visit of an operative quarry of white marble, at a depth of 500 metres, in the bowels of the Mountain
Group or individual competition of a marble production; a logo, emblem or quote may be carved.
An award for the best sculpture
A typical lunch served in the carver’s canteen, with a complimentary taste of Lardo di Colonnata seasoned in the traditional marble crates.
Back to the Hotel
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Event Profile
Duration:
4 hours (excluding journey and lunch)
Feasibility:
All year
If climatic conditions are adverse, the sculpture competition will take place indoors
Goals:
To promote individual and collective creativity; allowing for personal traits and identity to emerge; to improve one’s manual ability
Level:
Undemanding
Number of participants:
From 4 to 60 participants
(If the group is larger, additional activities may take place)
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Our services include:
· Guided tour of a marble workshop
· Lunch in the Carver’s canteen
· Guided tour of an underground quarry
· Sculpture competition using a small block of white marble
· An excursion of the Apuan quarries(approximately 40 minutes)
· An event coordinator from Tamitaly
· Coach transfers
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