Apuan Alps Collection

Barga, Italy
Barga. View from the mediaeval Tuscan town of Barga across the Serchio river valley, towards the summit of Pania Secca (1171 metres) in the Apuan Alps, Italy

Blocks being cut in a marble quarry used by Michaelangelo, Apuan Alps, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Europe, Italy, Tuscany. The beautiful wall painting of Michelangelos Davide made by Eduardo Kobra in the marble quarry of Cima di Gioia

Pastures in the Apuan Alps, c1922. Artist: Alfredo Vaccari
Pastures in the Apuan Alps, c1922. From The Studio Volume 86. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1923]

Marble quarry used by Michaelangelo, Apuan Alps, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Spring storm from the top of Monte Croce in the Apuan Alps, Tuscany, Italy

the warm light envelope the Apuan Alps during a winter sunrise, Tuscany, Italy

Forest scene. Calavorno, Italy

The Monte Macina in the Apuan Alps appearing from the clouds on a late autumn sunset. Tuscany, Italy

A beeches forest in the Appennines after a heavy snowfall creates a surreal atmosphere. Appennines, Emilia Romagna, Italy

Europe, Italy, Tuscany. Colonnata and the marble quarries above Carrara

Europe, Italy, Tuscany. The active marble quarry Gioia seen from above

Europe, Italy, Tuscany. The marble quarries and the summit cross of Monte Tamburone above Carrara

Europe, Italy, Tuscany. The marble quarries and the little village of Colonnata above Carrara

Montemarcello with in background the Apun Alps, municipality of Ameglia, La Spezia province, Liguria district, Italy

Venus belt surrounds the Appenines mountain range during a cold winter sunrise in Tuscany. Appennino Tosco Emiliano, Tuscany, Italy

The Pania della Croce and Pania Secca seen from the Monte Croce during a winter sunset in the Apuan Alps, Tuscany

A beech forest in the Tuscany Appenines, Appennino Tosco Emiliano, Tuscany, Italy

Frozen forests of the Appennines near Passo delle Radici, Appennino Tosco Emiliano, Tuscany, Italy

Snow dunes of the Tuscany Appenines. Appennino Tosco Emiliano, Tuscany, Italy

Snow dunes of the Tuscany Appenines. Appennino Tosco Emiliano, Tuscany, Italy

Isola Santa in the Apuan Alps after a snowstorm. Apuan Alps, Tuscany, Italy

Aerial view of a dead forest during winter in the Apuan Alps, Tuscany, Italy

Aerial view of a frozen lake in the Apuan Alps during a winter morning. Tuscany, Italy

Gramolazzo lake, with Mt. Pisanino in the background. Apuan Alps, Tuscany, Italy

Aerial view of a frozen lake in the Apuan Alps during a winter morning. Tuscany, Italy

Pania Secca and Pania della Croce from the Apuan Alps, Tuscany, Italy

Tiny ice bubbles along the shore of a frozen lake in the Apuan Alps, Tuscany, Italy

Frozen trees in the middle of a blizzard. Tuscany Appenines, Italy

Pania Secca and Pania della Croce from the Apuan Alps mountain range. Tuscany, Italy

Aerial view of the Mt. Macina, a less known peak of the Apuan Alps in Tuscany, Italy

The warm light of the sunset hit the Mt. Macina and the Apuan Alps during winter, Tuscany, Italy

Monte Croce sunset over the Italian alps

Passo della Greppia Giugno, Tuscany, Italy

Daffodils flowering iat Monte Croce n the Italian alps

Europe, Italy, Liguria, the Gulf of La Spezia with the snowy Apuan Alps in the background

July 2016
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Italy, Tuscany, a view towards the village Pruno and the monte forato (mountain with a hole) in the Apuan Alps at sunrise

Spring sunset at Volastra, Cinque Terre, municipality of Riomaggiore, La Spezia province, Liguria, Italy, Europe

the small village of Mongicoli with the Apuan Alps, municipality of Fivizzano, Massa-Carrara province, Tuscany, Italy, western Europe

Autumn at the Dardagna waterfalls, Tosco Emiliano Apennines, Apuan Alps, Lizzano in Belvedere, Emilia Romagna, Italy, Europe

italy, Tuscany, a view towards the village Pruno and the monte forato (mountain with a hole) in the Apuan Alps at sunrise in midsummer

europe, Italy, Tuscany, storm at sunset at Marina di Pisa

Ravaccione marble quarry, artwork
Ravaccione marble quarry, historical artwork. This quarry is in the Ravaccione quarrying valley near Carrara, Tuscany, Italy

Matanna Mountain (Monte Matanna), Apuan Alps (Alpi Apuane), Lucca Province, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Pescaglia Mountains, Apuan Alps (Alpi Apuane), Lucca Province, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Lakes of Bozzone, Matanna Mountain (Monte Matanna), Apuan Alps (Alpi Apuane), Lucca Province, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Royal helleborine Orchid - Apuan Alps - Italy
RD-95 Royal helleborine Orchid Apuan Alps - Italy Epipactis atrorubens Giacomo Radi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Dark-red Helleborine - Apuan Alps - Italy
RD-357 Dark-red Helleborine Apuan Alps - Italy Epipactis atrorubens Orchid / Wild Orchids Giacomo Radi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Tuscany, Italy - High angle view of a basket of sausages displayed in a market

Bagni di Lucca, Tuscany, Italy - Grass lawn leading up to an old world church in a rural area

Bagni di Lucca, Tuscany, Italy - Rural road leading up to an old world church

Sunset, view from Pania della Croce, 1858m, Apuan Alps, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Hiker enjoying the view from Pania della Croce, 1858m, Apuan Alps, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Sunset, Apuan Alps, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Laurenti's Alpine Newt - breeding male - Apuan Alps
RD-20 Laurenti's Alpine Newt - breeding male Apuan Alps Mesotriton alpestris apuanus Giacomo Radi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Apuan Alps in Barga, Italy. This picturesque region is known for its stunning landscapes and rich history. Marvel at the blocks being cut in a marble quarry that was once used by none other than Michelangelo himself. The Apuan Alps, located in Tuscany, Europe, offer a glimpse into the artistic genius of this renowned artist. Immerse yourself in the enchanting wall paintings created by Michelangelo that adorn this magnificent area. As you explore, you'll be captivated by the pastures nestled within these majestic mountains, as depicted in Alfredo Vaccari's c1922 artwork. Witness firsthand the warm light that envelops the Apuan Alps during a winter sunrise - an awe-inspiring sight unique to this region of Tuscany, Italy. Venture further into Calavorno and experience a serene forest scene that will transport you to another world. The Monte Macina emerges from clouds on a late autumn sunset - an ethereal moment captured perfectly in Tuscany's Apuan Alps. Journey through Emilia Romagna and discover a surreal atmosphere created by heavy snowfall blanketing beeches forests in Appennines. Feel invigorated as you witness a spring storm from atop Monte Croce - an exhilarating experience only found amidst the grandeur of nature here in Tuscany's Apuan Alps. Take time to admire Pruno village and marvel at Monte Forato (mountain with) as they complete this mesmerizing view. Indulge your senses as you traverse through Emilia Romagna once again and encounter yet another captivating beeches forest after heavy snowfall – creating an atmosphere straight out of dreams. They can truly a hidden gem waiting to be explored; their natural wonders will leave you breathless while immersing yourself in centuries-old history and artistry like no other place on earth.