natural wonder
Carrara Marble Quarries
Vast white marble amphitheatres in the Apuan Alps supplied Michelangelo, tourable by 4x4 above Carrara.
13 km · about 25 min drive
Liguria, Italy · Europe
Sarzana works well as a base: 10 minutes from Arcola, 13km from Carrara Marble Quarries.
Sarzana is a town located in Liguria, Italy. With a population of 20,435, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Sarzana sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Sarzana to your route.
Sarzana Cathedral (Italian: Concattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta di Sarzana) in Sarzana, Liguria, Italy, is a co-cathedral of the Diocese of La Spezia-Sarzana-Brugnato. It is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The building is a mixture of the Romanesque and Gothic styles, reflecting the length of theRead more
period of its construction, from the early 13th to the late 15th century.
The cathedral is noted as the home of a relic of St Andrew and of the Blood of Christ. There is also an important Romanesque Cross of Maestro Guglielmo of 1138.
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Sarzana is located in Liguria, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 44.1118 latitude, 9.9622 longitude.
Sarzana has a population of approximately 20,435 people, making it a town in Italy.
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ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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natural wonder
Vast white marble amphitheatres in the Apuan Alps supplied Michelangelo, tourable by 4x4 above Carrara.
13 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
The southernmost Cinque Terre village with colorful tower houses stacked along a steep ravine above the sea.
18 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A clifftop sanctuary along the SS1 coastal road in Riomaggiore offering dramatic views over the Cinque Terre coastline.
18 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
A tiny Cinque Terre fishing village famous for its photogenic harbor and terraced vineyards producing Sciacchetra wine.
19 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Five colourful fishing villages clinging to the rugged Italian Riviera coastline, connected by scenic hiking trails.
20 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
The only Cinque Terre village without direct sea access, perched on a 100-meter-high promontory surrounded by vineyards and reached by 382 steps.
20 km · about 25 min drive
famous road
A legendary hiking path connecting all five Cinque Terre villages along dramatic coastal cliffs above the Ligurian Sea.
21 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The trail approach to Vernazza reveals one of Italy's most photographed coastal panoramas, with its harbour and church tower.
22 km · about 25 min drive
April to October
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