Tag Archives: Carrara

Movies Filmed in Italy

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Margie Miklas

Italy has long been famous as a favorite filming location for Hollywood movie makers. I love movies and am particularly interested in the behind the scenes information and shooting locations. When I can recognize places I have been in Italy … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Italian lifestyle and culture, Made in Italy, Writing | Tagged Academy Awards, Basilicata, Cannes Film Festival, Carrara, celebrities, Daniel Craig, film festivals, filmng locations, films, Italian Movies, James Bond, Lake Garda, Matera, Mel Gibson, Montepulciano, movie locatins, movie locations, Movie stars, movies, Movies filmed in Italy, Oscars, places to visit initaly, Roman Holiday, Rome, Siena, Spectre, Summertime, The godfather, The Passion of the Christ, Venice Film Festival, Verona, Woody Allen | 33 Comments

Italy Photo Collage – Not Your Typical Tourist Photos

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Margie Miklas

To say that I like taking photos when I am in Italy is an understatement. I don’t go anywhere without my camera and all I can say is thank God for digital cameras! I certainly have taken my share of … Continue reading →

Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning | Tagged British embassy, Carrara, Italian culture, Italian lifestyle, Italians, Italy, Italy Photos, Lake Como, Laundromats, Rome, trains, travel, Varenna | 3 Comments

An Easy Day in Carrara

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Margie Miklas

May 5 I am at the train station in Carrara. I arrived early because I wanted to buy my ticket to Bologna, having to change trains only once, in Florence. Carrara-Avenza station is small, and everything is made of marble, … Continue reading →

Posted in Italy Travel Planning | Tagged Carrara, Italy, margieinitaly, train travel, travel | 1 Comment

Incredible Carrara

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Margie Miklas

May 3 It felt so good to be sleeping in a big bed, have room to move around, and a shower not only big enough to turn around in, but made of marble. My hotel is beautiful and quite a … Continue reading →

Posted in Italy Travel | Tagged Carrara, Carrara Marble, Fantascritti, Italian culture, Italian culture and lifestyle, Italian Experience, Italian lifestyle, Italy, marble, marble caves, marble quarries, marmo tours, marmotours, Off the beaten path, visit italy | 6 Comments

Train Travel to Carrara

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Margie Miklas

Monday May 2 I expected the trains to be crowded leaving Rome today after the beatification as well as the Labor Day celebrations yesterday. When I bought my ticket to Carrara, it was for standing room only. If I didn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Italy Travel | Tagged Carrara, Italy, marble, train travel, trains, travel | 3 Comments

Travel Plans Through Northern Italy

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Margie Miklas

I am feeling more settled about my trip, which is only six weeks away now! After much research and thinking about things for awhile, trying to decide where to go, today I made some concrete plans. I am really excited … Continue reading →

Posted in Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, Reservations | Tagged Bologna, Carrara, Hotel reservations, Italy, train travel, travel, travel planning, Verona | Leave a comment

Carrara Marble Quarries

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Margie Miklas

photo by Clive Aldenhoven This looks like a place I definitely intend to visit while I am in Italy. It’s a little off the beaten path, and although Carrara has traditionally become known as a tourist area, it’s not quite … Continue reading →