Where does the most beautiful marble come from? Students will learn firsthand as they drive up 3,300 feet into the Apuan Alps. They’ll take in scenery of unparalleled beauty, dominated by the brightness of “white gold.” An expert guide will lead you to some of the oldest quarries in the world. Students will discover how the Etruscans, the Ancient Romans, Michelangelo, Canova and modern billionaires have come to this site for centuries to select marble for their projects.