2 Best Sights in Carrara, Tuscany

Dedicated to St. Andrew, this is the first medieval church built entirely of marble, most of it quarried in the area. It was constructed between the 11th and 14th centuries, so its facade is an intriguing mix of Romanesque and Gothic. Of particular note are the human figures and animals on Corinthian capitals.

The lovely baroque church of San Francesco is a study in understated elegance. It dates from the 1620s to 1660s, and, even though it was built during the peak years of the baroque, the only excess can be found in the twisting marble columns embellishing the altars.