Major travertine quarries exist in Turkey, Mexico, China, Peru, and Iran. But Italian travertine may have the most compelling history. Fueled by the same geothermal heat as Mt. Vesuvius and the Roman baths, the mineral springs at Bagni di Tivoli have built up an enormous layer of travertine.

Where does the best travertine come from?

Most Travertine is imported to the US from quarries in Italy, Iran, Mexico, Turkey, and Peru. Tile Outlets of America obtains most of its Travertine from Turkey. (Check out Turkey's Pamukkale natural Travertine terraces and hot springs.)

Where is travertine tile from?

From 13 Facts About Travertine Tile, you know that Travertine is a type of limestone that forms in hot mineral springs around the world. Furthermore, the majority of Travertine imported to the US comes from quarries in Italy, Iran, Mexico, Turkey, and Peru, where this natural stone is quarried.