Robotor owner Giacomo Massari, left, speaks with CBS News' Chris Livesay at the company's facility in Carrara, Italy, as the 1L robot sculpts a block of marble into a Venus figure in the background.

I took a Mediterranean cruise in 2023 and stopped at Marina di Carrara, a lesser-known Italian port. I visited an active quarry in the Apuan Alps of Carrara — home to the coveted Carrara marble.

From Michelangelo Carrara marble, the artisans in the studio crafted Christ and the Apostles. Heather Evertsen who created the Classic Carrara Tour said, “They don’t just allow anyone to buy it.

Carrara marble is one of the most prestigious marbles in the world. A slab can cost up to $400 per square meter, and over history, it has been used for some remarkable buildings. Think of the ...

According to municipal data, Carrara’s marble industry produces between 4 million and 5 million tonnes of marble each year, generating 130 million euros ($148m) in profits, driven largely by ...

Assorted observations: It’s a little unreal how beautiful this is. I never realized that raw marble is harvested in colossal slabs from the sides of mountains. That is just unreal.

Carrara's historic center is a charming area filled with narrow streets, picturesque squares, and beautiful architecture. Take a stroll along its marble sidewalks to discover the town’s ...