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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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Outdoor Shrines in Italy

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Margie Miklas

In many places throughout Italy I found tiny “shrines” embedded into the old walls, and most of these were of the Virgin Mary. I thought these were really interesting and wondered who had taken the time to build these into … Continue reading →