Tag Archives: Orvieto

Saint Patrick’s Well in Orvieto

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Margie Miklas

Orvieto is one of the coolest places in Italy. Built on a tufa in Umbria this medieval town is full of surprises. While I was there I decided on a whim to check out Saint Patrick’s Well, also known as … Continue reading →

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First in a Series of 3 Photo Books is Finally Completed

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Margie Miklas

At the expense of putting my book on hold for the past week or so, I have finally completed one of my other projects. I am publishing a series of three photos books through Blurb.com featuring the photos I shot … Continue reading →

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Orvieto – One of the Hill Towns in Umbria

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Margie Miklas

Saturday April 16 Orvieto is one of those hill towns in Umbria that I have always wanted to see and today is the day. Perched high on a hilltop, Orvieto is an awesome sight when approaching by train. Unfortunately I … Continue reading →

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Getting to Orvieto

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Margie Miklas

Saturday April 16 At the the train station in Perugia, I met an elderly Italian gentleman and we had a conversation in Italian about train connections and binario(platform) locations. I guess I seem to attract Italian men over the age … Continue reading →