Standing tall behind Forte dei Marmi are the majestic Apuan Alps, famous for the white marble they have given up to some of the most famous artworks in the world, like the Pantheon of Rome and Michelangelo’s Pietà. The great writer Fosco Maraini loved to depict them in this way: “An unusual show, which brought to my mind, I know not why, the creation of the world: a world still-plastic, shaping itself from a boundless vacuum, the colour of fire.” The regional park of the Apuan Alps, which recently became part of the global network of UNESCO GeoParks, is noted for its variety of landscapes and unique environments, a treasure trove of natural beauty that begs constant admiration. The stunning scenery was formed by its fossils and minerals, but most of all by its precious marble.
Hiking, mountain climbing, horse riding, biking: whatever way you choose to explore the Apuan Alps, you won’t be disappointed.