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 →

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 →

Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning | Tagged Amalfi Coast, Caltagirone, Italian culture, Italian lifestyle, Italians, Italy, Italy Photos, Italy travel, Lake Como, outdoor shrines, photography, Photos, shrines, travel, travel writing, writing | 13 Comments

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 →

Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, Made in Italy, Photography, TRAVEL | Tagged Caltagirone, ceramics, Sicily | 14 Comments

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 →

Posted in Italian Cooking, Italian Language, Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Photography, Writing | Tagged Caltagirone, Italian culture, Italian food, Italian lifestyle, Italians, Italy, Italy Photos, Italy travel, Photos, Sicily, travel, travel writing, trip to italy, visit italy, writing | 6 Comments

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 →

Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, Photography, Writing | Tagged Amalfi Coast, beach, Bellagio, Caltagirone, Colle d'Anchise, Italian culture, Italian food, Italian lifestyle, Italians, Italy Photos, Italy travel, Lake Como, Liguria, Longano, photography, Photos, Rome, Sicily, travel, travel planning, travel writing, Varenna, writing | 10 Comments

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 →

Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Writing | Tagged "otto mille tax", Caltagirone, Catholic Church, Church of San Francesco, Clergy, Italian culture, Italian lifestyle, Italians, Italy, Italy travel, Rome, travel, travel writing, Vatican, writing | 5 Comments

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 →

Posted in Italy Travel | Tagged art, Artists, Caltagirone, cermica, Italian culture, Italian lifestyle, Italians, Italy, Italy Photos, Italy travel, Miriam Pace, photography, Photos, Santy Ufo, Sicily, travel, travel planning, travel writing, writing | 1 Comment

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!

Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, Photography, Writing | Tagged Amalfi Coast, Caltagirone, Cinque Terre, Colle d'Anchise, Italian culture, Italian lifestyle, Italy, Italy Photos, Italy travel, Lake Como, Manarola, McDonald's, photography, Photos, Rome, Sicily, signs, Trastevere, travel, travel planning, travel writing, Varenna, Verona, writing | 5 Comments

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 →

Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning | Tagged Apricale, Caltagirone, Caruggi, Centro Storico, Historic center, Italian culture, Italian lifestyle, Italians, Italy, Italy Photos, Italy travel, landscape, Perugia, photography, San Remo, staircases, travel, travel planning, travel writing, writing | 2 Comments

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 →