Colonnata is an Italian ancient village and a hamlet of the comune of Carrara, (Massa-Carrara, Tuscany). It is situated in the Apuan Alps , and is known worldwide for the pork fat delicacy Lardo di Colonnata , and for its marble quarries .

At 550 metres above sea level, Colonnata is a tiny town nestled in the Apuan Alps, with a handful of narrow streets and a small square paved with white marble. Here a monument of the “Christ of the quarrymen” stands as a memorial to all the lives that have been lost in the caves.

Oct 30, 2017 · Lardo is prized today for its rich, sweet and savoury flavour and creamy texture, but it wasn’t always that way. We headed to Colonnata – the home of lardo – to see exactly how this tasty salumi is made and to find out more about its intriguing history.

Apr 15, 2022 · Lardo di Colonnata from the Apuan Alps of Tuscany is a unique specialty of Italian cuisine. All the best chefs in the world love it.

Colonnata is a small town rich in history and traditions, located in the Apuan mountains, in the area of the marble quarries. Famous for its "lard from Colonnata", the village offers not only great food and a breathtaking view, but also the possibility of trekking for beginners too.

Known for its white marble quarries, the village of Colonnata is located in the exceptional setting of the Regional Park of the Apuan Alps, the protected natural area that protects landscapes and biodiversity of unique beauty and value.

Beneath the immense marble quarries of Carrara – the glory of the Apuan Alps – the village of Colonnata is the glory of lard. There are, of course, other places on the planet where excellent lard is produced, but Colonnata is unique for indisputable geological reasons and because of its tradition of curing lard for at least six months in ...

Colonnata è una frazione del comune di Carrara, situata sulle pendici delle Alpi Apuane: è conosciuta in tutto il mondo per il suo lardo e per le cave di marmo bianco.

Apr 28, 2021 · Colonnata is probably not a name that means anything to non-Italians but it is very famous in Italy and not primarily for its marble, though it is clearly a marble town. The name appears on serious restaurant menus everywhere for its main product, Lardo di Colonnata.

Perched among the Apuan Alps, over five hundred meters above sea level, Colonnata retains the charm of the old quarrymen’s village, combined with the attraction exerted by the production and sale of the renowned Lardo di Colonnata IGP.