Via Francigena
Medieval pilgrimage trail
The Via Francigena is a medieval pilgrimage route running from Canterbury, England, through France and Switzerland to Rome.
Like the Camino de Santiago, it has experienced a modern revival among hikers and pilgrims: We walked the Via Francigena through Tuscany.
The name means "road from France" in Latin.
- CanterburyHistoric English ecclesiastical seat
- pilgrimageReligious journey to shrine
- TuscanyCentral Italian region
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- RomeItaly's capital city
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