This site contributes to the audience ofTuscan cities are famous for many reasons;from the splendid monuments to the artistic treasures hidden in their museums to the incredible food specialties or wines of their territories.A small town in the north of the region has become world famous for something very different: a rock that has become synonymous with luxury and style - white marble.Carrara, however, has much more to offer than its famous quarries, starting with its reputation as a haunt of ruffians and revolutionaries.The anarchist movement dominated the social and political landscape of the city, still remaining present today.In what other European city could one find a monument to the young Prato citizen who shot the King of Italy to death?LISTEN TO THE STORYClick here to follow us on Apple Podcasts Click here to follow us on Spotify Click here to follow us on Google PodcastsApart from the historical places of this controversial movement, the mountains that dominate Carrara have produced a wealth of myths and legends, some of them truly fascinating.From the story of the famous soothsayer who predicted the rise to power of Julius Caesar to the siren turned into a statue after abandoning him once he became old.Follow us on our journey through the most curious corners of this very special city.We will take you to the "most anarchic" bar in the world, to a museum dedicated exclusively to the white gold of the Apuan Alps and to the paths traveled by quarrymen and pilgrims on their way to Rome.It may not be on the front page of tourist guides, but if you give it the opportunity, Carrara and its mountains will find a way to make its way into your heart.If you have any questions or curiosities about Tuscany, don't keep them to yourself!We would be happy to help you.It takes very little to get in touch, a message on social media or a simple email.Any feedback is really valuable!Email: podcast@larno.it Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany- DID YOU LIKE THIS STORY?LET YOUR FRIENDS KNOW ITI give my consent for a cookie to save my data (name, email, website) for the next comment.Write us or send us a photo to report a news to our editorial staff.A river unites Tuscany and represents the strong and enterprising way of life of its people.Arno.it wishes to tell it with its stories, efforts, sufferings, joys and hopes.Without forgetting the many Tuscans who live far away, or abroad, but always have their wonderful land in their hearts."Halfway through Tuscany there is a river that originates in Falterona and a hundred miles of corso non-satiated"Dante Alighieri Divine Comedy, Purgatory, Canto XIVThe Arno.it © |Milan Court Registration n.298 of 11/28/2018 VAT number: IT11443740961 |Associated Newspaper Anso Terms and Conditions - Privacy and Cookies - AdvertisingType above and press Enter to search.Press Esc to cancel.