Monthly Archives: August 2012

Italy News – Trevi Fountain in Rome Drained for Repairs

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Margie Miklas

One of the most well-known and most photographed landmarks in Rome is the Trevi Fountain. It had been reported in June that part of its facade was falling and the Italian government had announced that it would need to be … Continue reading →

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Italy’s “8 per mille” religious tax

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Margie Miklas

I have commented previously about my observations while in Italy regarding the collections taken at church. I had noticed on every occasion that during the Mass the collections consisted solely of change. Later I learned that the churches are “paid” … Continue reading →

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Photos from Rome – Italy Travel

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Margie Miklas

I have been to Rome five times and still have not seen all of it. The first time was for six days and it was exhausting since we were on the go continually. There is just so much to see … Continue reading →

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Italy Travel – Photos from Portofino

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Margie Miklas

I love Portofino and had the chance to spend a day there a few years ago when I was on a Mediterranean cruise. It is one of the places where I would definitely hope to visit again. The harbor looks … Continue reading →

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Italy News – A New Tax

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Margie Miklas

The latest news in Italy is about a tax  that has been levied and it affects tourists who take excursions to any of Italy’s 36  or 37 minor islands. The beautiful island of Capri off the Amalfi Coast is one … Continue reading →

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Italy Travel Photos – Venice After Dark

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Margie Miklas

Venice is a beautiful city, one of my favorites, and it looks different at night. I shot these scenes while riding on a vaporetto down the Grand Canal. This last photo is in St Mark’s Square where I ate gelato … Continue reading →

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Interesting Italian Facts and Trivia

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Margie Miklas

I always knew some of these things to be true and some of the others took me completely by surprise. See how many of these you know.  I must give credit to David Hoffman, who is the author of “Little … Continue reading →

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News from Italy – Another Unusual Law

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Margie Miklas

As much as I love Italy, some of their laws are very different. Today the Supreme Court in Italy, their Court of Cassation, ruled that it is a crime to offend a man by telling him that he has “no … Continue reading →

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