Tag Archives: Caltagirone

Views of Italy – Photo of the Day

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Margie Miklas

  Italy is a photographer’s dream, with views to die for everywhere I go. So to choose one place where the view is a favorite is impossible…Enjoy just a few of my most memorable scenes from my travels to Bella … Continue reading →

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Outdoor Shrines in Italy – Italian Culture

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Margie Miklas

I love noticing the differences in the Italian culture, and one that seems pronounced is the existence of outdoor shrines in almost every city and town in Italy. Despite the commonly-held perception that Italy is a Catholic country, the latest … Continue reading →

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Another Hilltop Town in Italy – Caltagirone in Sicily

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Margie Miklas

A view of another hill town in Italy – This one from the Sicilian Baroque town of Caltagirone, a city of about 40,000 people. Not on the radar for too many travelers to Italy, this is one of my favorite places … Continue reading →

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Lunch in Caltagirone with our Savoca Family

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Margie Miklas

Monday Sept 16 (continued) Angela arrived early and we left for Caltagirone in our rented Alfa Romeo with Rick driving. The traffic through Catania was horrible as usual, and it seemed as though it took a half hour just to … Continue reading →

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Scenes from Italy – A Short Movie

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Margie Miklas

I am supposed to be writing today according to my own self-imposed agenda, and I did write this morning. I still have to finish two articles by  tomorrow afternoon, but somehow got sidetracked looking through my photos of Italy. Imagine … 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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Sicily Art Studio in Caltagirone

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Margie Miklas

I had written an article for the Italian-American newspaper, La Gazzetta Italiana on the art in the Sicilian city of Caltagirone, and I was pleasantly surprised a few days ago to see that my article was featured on their online … Continue reading →

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Signs Seen in Italy – A Photo Collage

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Margie Miklas

Taking photos of signs in Italy is just another excuse to shoot photos and I love it!

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Italian Towns and the Centro Storico

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Margie Miklas

The first few times I saw a sign for Centro Storico I didn’t know what it was. That was before I had taken Italian and really could not recognize too many signs in Italy.  Now I understand that the words … Continue reading →

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Travel in Italy – A Great Day in Sicily

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Margie Miklas

May 18 Taormina and Caltagirone After the luxury of a cruise, staying in hotels for one night at a time is not so appealing and probably not the best idea. Note to self for future trips: Plan better on this … Continue reading →

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