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Take a Sculpture Course in Carrara

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Margie Miklas

Carrara in Tuscany is not your typical tourist location, but it is the city known for its immense marble quarries. I loved visiting this city on my own and touring the impressive caves and marble quarries was an eye-opener to … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →