Tag Archives: Rialto Bridge

Meet Marco Jovon – An Authentic Artisan in Venice

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Margie Miklas

One of the benefits of social media is the ability to connect with people from other parts of the world. And one of the benefits of traveling to other parts of the world is the chance to actually meet one … Continue reading →

Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, Made in Italy, TRAVEL | Tagged cameo, cameos, Italian businesses, Italian culture, Italian culture and lifestyle, Italian men, Italians, Italy, jewelry, Rialto Bridge, travel writing, trip to italy, Venice, visit italy | 10 Comments

A Day in Venice~Travel in Italy

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Margie Miklas

May 15, 2015 Today is a day of walking in Venice because of the 24-hour vaporetto strike. After a light breakfast of yogurt and cappuccino, we headed out of foot to the Rialto Market, Venice’s largest and most well-known market … Continue reading →

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Announcing a Contest to Win an Authentic Hand-Crafted Cameo from Venice

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Margie Miklas

CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. SCROLL TO BOTTOM TO SEE WHO WON! Today I am honored to introduce you to a true Italian artisan from Venice. Marco Jovon has been designing and creating cameos since 1998. He continues the tradition started … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Made in Italy | Tagged cameo, cameos, Contest, Eredi Jovon, jewelry, Made in Italy, Rialto Bridge, Venice | 13 Comments

Photos from Venice

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Margie Miklas

The always crowded Rialto vaporetto stop Angela and Alessandro shared a gondola ride with me! Angela and Alessandro shared a gondola ride with me! The famous Bridge of Sighs, about which a legend exists. Supposedly if a couple kisses under … Continue reading →

Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Photography, TRAVEL | Tagged Bridge of Sighs, gondola, photography, Rialto Bridge, Venice | 12 Comments

Venice News – Rialto Bridge Restoration Plans

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Margie Miklas

The Rialto Bridge is undoubtedly the most famous bridge in Venice and has joined other monuments in Italy for needing restoration work. A few months ago the Venice city council approved a study as to whether it would be feasible … Continue reading →