Italy Via Francigena
What are the Via Francigena stages? FAQ Well, today we’re going to answer exactly that. First, let’s start off with a little introduction to the trail. For those of you who don’t know, the Via Francigena is an ancient heritage trail that sets off from Canterbury in the South of England, traverses through France and […]
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Girls Getaway on the Camino The perfect Girls Getaway on the Camino is waiting for you and your friends on the Camino. Get away from it all and have some time to indulge in some light walking, relax in gorgeous accommodation and enjoy the sumptuous flavour that is Roma. Upon arriving at Roma airport, you
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Carnival on the Via Francigena The festival of Carnival has become synonymous worldwide with the South American nation of Brazil. But Carnival is actually celebrated in towns and villages all across Europe. In this week’s blog post we’ll take a look at Carnival on the Via Francigena, with a round-up of the most traditional and unusual traditions to be
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Walking from San Miniato to Siena The camera can never do justice to the beauty that reveals itself with each mile walked on the Via Francigena from San Miniato to Siena, in Tuscany. The CaminoWays.com team set off this past Autumn to see what all the fuss was about and produced this video to give those
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Great Camino Routes for groups The Camino Ways group tours department picks six fantastic Camino Routes for groups looking to embark on a memorable adventure. Our group’s department specialises in creating tours for groups of all sizes, including fundraising teams for charities, walking clubs, parishes, schools, and private groups of family and friends. These are
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Via Francigena: 24 hours in Siena On a trip walking the Via Francigena in Tuscany with three colleagues in October we elected to take an extra day to explore the hilltop city of Siena. It was a decision that I’d happily repeat. Here’s our top things to see in Siena Siena Cathedral Siena is home to
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Vegetarians on the Via Francigena in Tuscany Vegetarians on the Via Francigena rejoice, with such a selection of meat-free dishes en route, the only problem you’ll face is knowing which one to choose! Here are some of my favourite Tuscan staples senza carne, in light of my recent trip walking the Via Francigena in Tuscany. The Mighty
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If you are thinking about cycling the Via Francigena with Camino Ways, we have prepared this useful post answering all your questions about your new best friend: your bike! Cycling the Via Francigena – How it Works? You have decided to cycle the Via Francigena, you have booked your self-guided holiday and you are now
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Pilgrimage to Rome Travel journalist and photographer Gavin Gough embarks on a pilgrimage to Rome. It is during our daydreaming sessions, those moments when we look blankly into the middle distance and for which school children are often reprimanded, that our unconscious minds seek out solutions and find resolutions. Going on a long distance walk
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Finish your walk in historic Rome The romantic capital of Italy is home to some of the world’s most treasured buildings, artefacts and historic sites. Rome is one of the world’s most visited cities and it is not hard to see why. In every direction you will find something to do, see and taste. As
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Fabio Dipinto: Tales from the Via Francigena We caught up with Fabio Dipinto to celebrate the completion of his Via Francigena documentary ‘I Volti della Via Francigena’. Fabio kindly agreed to do an interview about the film, the places and his experience of the Via Francigena in Italy. 1. When did your passion for film-making
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It is difficult to estimate the exact number of Via Francigena pilgrims, those walking or cycling any of the sections or the full Camino to Rome each year. According to Cicerone Guides, there was an estimated 2,500 Via Francigena pilgrims in 2012. Taking into account the route stretches across Europe all the way from Canterbury to Rome,
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Truffle season in Tuscany The Via Francigena walking and cycling route passes through the beautiful landscape of Tuscany giving you the ideal excuse to sample their famous local delicacy. To celebrate the truffle season in Tuscany we have come up with a few unique truffle ideas for you to try out at home or even
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FAQ: tourist tax in Italy When you are travelling the Via Francigena in Italy, you will find in some cities and historic towns you will have to pay a local tourist tax, what is called ‘Tassa di soggiorno’. This local tax is collected by hotels on behalf of the local authorities and they are charged
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What is the best time to walk the Via Francigena? The Via Francigena, or Camino to Rome, is a 1900km-long pilgrimage route crossing most of Europe from the UK to Italy, therefore weather will vary greatly from North to South throughout the year. So what is the best time to walk the Via Francigena? While
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The city of Assisi is not only the geographic centre but also the spiritual core of the St Francis Way or Cammino di Francesco: many essential sites linked to the life of Saint Francis are located in this unique city sanctuary, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its art, architecture and unique history.
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Glassblowing in Tuscany While walking the Via Francigena in Tuscany, you will be able to discover and appreciate one of Italy’s most traditional crafts: glassblowing. Since this particular skill has started to disappear in our modern world, where could you find this art still alive? It will be in the small and rustic town of Colle
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Planning a walking holiday in Tuscany on the Via Francigena? If you are travelling in July or August, you will have a chance to discover one of the oldest and most spectacular events of the year in Tuscany: the Siena Palio or Palio di Siena. Feel the strong tradition from the crowd, supporting their horse
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Weather on the Via Francigena The weather on the Via Francigena will depend on the season and the region you choose to travel to. Some parts of Italy can reach very high temperatures during Summer, but from Autumn to Spring, you will find colder days, even very cold ones. During late Autumn and Winter, some
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Florence to Rome in the steps of St Francis It seems very fitting for people looking to get in touch with nature to re-discover the St Francis Way, walking from Florence to Rome. St. Francis of Assisi was known for his love of nature and the simplicity of life. He was probably the first ever
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