A Selection of Italian Marbles Marble from Botticino Carrara Marble Calacatta Marble Pavonazzo marble Poggi Beach Stone Romanesque and Renaissance Style. Italian marbles are some of the most beautiful in the world. There are several different kinds of marble used in construction projects worldwide, but only one type is used in Italy: pietra d'Istria. There are three main varieties of this stone: botticino, calacatta and pavonazzo. They are all a dark color with a slight red tint. The texture of the stone varies slightly between varieties; botticino has a smoother finish than calacatta, which has small grains that are more visible under a microscope. All three varieties of Istrian marble were used in the construction of Roman buildings. It is believed that the earliest examples of using Istrian marble can be found in Pompeii. This means that this stone has been popular since ancient times! Today, it is still one of the most sought after materials for building projects due to its beauty and quality. There are also other types of Italian marble such as travertine, tufa, and limestone.