Outdoor Shrines in Italy – Italian Culture
24 Jul 2016

Outdoor Shrines in Italy – Italian Culture

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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 … Continued

Outdoor Shrines in Italy
29 Feb 2012

Outdoor Shrines in Italy

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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 … Continued

Margie in Italy
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