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What is the Testimonium? Via Francigena Pilgrim Certificate

6 October 2023 / By Claire

Credenziali and Testimonium, the Via Francigena’s Pilgrim Passport and Certificate The Testimonium Peregrinationis ad Limina Petri Testimonium is the name given to the certificate you can receive when you complete your pilgrimage to Rome along the Via Francigena. The Via Francigena equivalent of the Compostela was awarded to those walking the Camino de Santiago. To request …

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What is the St James Way?

17 August 2023 / By Roland

What is the St James Way? The St James Way, also known as the ‘Way of Saint James’, is one of the most ancient and popular pilgrimage routes in the world. Often referred to as the Camino de Santiago or ‘the Camino’, the St James Way takes pilgrims through many different routes across Spain, France …

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Rome in a Day: 24 Hours in the Italian Capital

23 July 2023 / By Lisa

Rome in a Day: 24 Hours in the Italian Capital The magical Via Francigena trail finishes in historic Rome. Although 24 hours isn’t enough time to explore one of the world’s most visited places, it will give you a little taste of Italian life. To help you embrace la dolce vita, here are a few …

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The Beautiful Val d’Orcia is The Must-See Area of Tuscany

22 July 2023 / By Maria

The Val d’Orcia in Tuscany is one of the must-see regions of the Via Francigena and one of the highlights of the Camino to Rome. The Via Francigena has crossed the Val d’Orcia since Roman times when it was known as Via Cassia. Since then, the trail has linked and facilitated trade as well as …

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Top things to do in Siena

23 April 2023 / By Maria

The city of Siena is one of the highlights along the Via Francigena in Tuscany. Siena is a UNESCO-listed city and one of Italy’s most visited sites. Designed as a work of art to blend in with the Tuscan surroundings, the city’s perfect Gothic beauty will amaze you. If you are walking the Via Francigena …

The Via Francigena in Tuscany: A Walk for the senses

9 February 2023 / By juanma

The Via Francigena in Tuscany: A Walk for the senses Every day of our lives, we are exposed to external stimulation. We wake up to the sound of an alarm clock, a ringtone or the song chosen by some radio DJ to tease our last minutes of sleep and see the hustle and bustle of …

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Inspiring landscapes on the Via Francigena by Jennifer

28 September 2022 / By Lisa

Inspiring landscapes on the Via Francigena by Jennifer Jennifer is an enthusiastic walker and painter who has previously spent time on the Camino de Santiago trails and now gives us some insights about her trip on the Via Francigena trail, also known as the Camino to Rome. We hope you enjoy this extract from her …

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Best Snacks For Walking The Camino de Santiago

28 September 2022 / By Karl

Best Snacks For Walking The Camino de Santiago Whether you are walking or cycling, the Camino is an enjoyable but challenging experience and you’re going to need some snacks for walking. It’s really important to have enough energy and nourishment so that you are physically capable of making it through the day. Of course, starting …

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Cannolo with Chestnut Flour, Ricotta & Truffle Recipe

3 August 2022 / By Lisa

Cannolo Recipe with Chestnut Flour, Ricotta Cheese & Truffle Truffles are one of the delights of Tuscany, and we’re always looking for more ways to enjoy this delicious treat. Massimo from the Tuscany Truffle Academy has shared this Cannolo recipe with Chestnut Flour, Ricotta Cheese & Truffle. Massimo has mastered the art of truffle hunting …

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Recipe fennel pasta with Sausage and chilli

27 June 2022 / By Emmet

One of the things I love about Italy is the food. The variety and quality of ingredients mean something for every taste and mood. This is one of my all-time favourite recipes. It’s quick, simple and tasty. It’s proper comfort food. Recipes like this are most common in the Tuscany region of Italy. This is …

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Experience Holy Week in Italy – Great Easter Events in Rome

11 March 2022 / By Lisa

Experience Holy Week in Italy – Unmissable Easter Events in Rome Are you planning to finish your Via Francigena walk in Rome this Easter? Holy Week is one of the most important weeks in the Catholic calendar, so this is a special time to spend a few days in Italy’s capital. If you find yourself in …

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Via Francigena Culture: Easter in Italy

22 March 2021 / By Roland

Easter is a fantastic time to discover the Via Francigena, particularly if you’d like to experience Easter in Italy, its unique celebrations, and traditions. Many cities and towns across Italy, big and small, hold Easter processions during Easter week or ‘Pasqua’, generally starting on Palm Sunday 10th April in 2022 and up to Easter Sunday …

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Must-see: Unmissable Rome

12 February 2021 / By Lisa

Must-see: Unmissable Rome Adam from our Products team shares his unmissable Rome. Suppose you are walking or cycling the Via Francigena. In that case, we recommend you take an extra day to explore the Eternal City before returning home and re-joining the real world. Having cycled the last section of the Via Francigena from Viterbo …

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Perfect Italian dinner on the Via Francigena, Tuscany

3 February 2021 / By Michael

Perfect Italian dinner on the Via Francigena If you’re planning a walking holiday in Tuscany on the Via Francigena or Cammino di Francesco, don’t miss the chance to discover authentic Italian food, one of the richest Mediterranean food cultures. Let us whet your appetite with this blog post before you leave for the Italian peninsula. Perfect …

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[Live]: Webinar Top 5 Camino Ways in 2021

27 January 2021 / By Roland

[Live]: Webinar Top 5 Camino Ways in 2021 Did you get a chance to attend our first live Webinar Top 5 Camino Ways in 2021? We had a really great audience and it was a very successful event so a big thank you to all who attended. If you didn’t get a chance to watch …

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Trails for your walking bucket list 2021

22 December 2020 / By Maria

It’s that time of the year when we dream of all the places we will go and start planning our New Year adventures… To get you inspired we have 5 amazing trails for your walking bucket list in 2021, including some all-time favourites, as well as a few new and exciting destinations. Whether you are …

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Aoife’s Diary: The Via Francigena on foot

20 October 2020 / By Aoife

Aoife’s Diary: The Via Francigena on foot “You won’t know yourself once you start driving”,“Cycling will save you so much time.” These are the words of persuasion that I hear on a daily basis. Urging me to ditch my favoured mode of transport. They are words motivated by the capitalisation of time and centred on moving quicker. …

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5 spectacular places on the Via Francigena in Tuscany

20 October 2020 / By Maria

5 spectacular places on the Via Francigena in Tuscany The Via Francigena or Camino to Rome takes pilgrims across some of Europe’s most stunning regions, including Tuscany in Italy. The Via Francigena crosses Tuscany, taking walkers from the Passo della Cissa mountain pass in the Apennines to the Val d’Orcia. Here are the 5 spectacular places on the …

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Food on the Via Francigena: 4 things to know

16 October 2020 / By Aoife

Food on the Via Francigena: 4 things to know Many of you have asked about the specifics of food on the Via Francigena. In today’s blog we’re going to cover food in Italy, including meal times, courses, etiquette, and what to expect, in general when dining on the Italian regions of the Via Francigena. Italy is …

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Q&A with Francesco di Murro: Via Francigena Guided Tours

14 October 2020 / By Roland

At the end of September, we ran one of our Guided tours on the Via Francigena in Italy. After a wonderful tour, we sat down with the tour guide, Francesco to talk more about guided tours on the Via Francigena and what visitors can expect: Hello Francesco, can you tell me a bit about what …

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What is the Testimonium? Via Francigena Pilgrim Certificate

What is the St James Way?

Rome in a Day: 24 Hours in the Italian Capital

The Beautiful Val d’Orcia is The Must-See Area of Tuscany

Top things to do in Siena

The Via Francigena in Tuscany: A Walk for the senses

Inspiring landscapes on the Via Francigena by Jennifer

Best Snacks For Walking The Camino de Santiago

Cannolo with Chestnut Flour, Ricotta & Truffle Recipe

Recipe fennel pasta with Sausage and chilli

Experience Holy Week in Italy – Great Easter Events in Rome

Via Francigena Culture: Easter in Italy

Must-see: Unmissable Rome

Perfect Italian dinner on the Via Francigena, Tuscany

[Live]: Webinar Top 5 Camino Ways in 2021

Trails for your walking bucket list 2021

Aoife’s Diary: The Via Francigena on foot

5 spectacular places on the Via Francigena in Tuscany

Food on the Via Francigena: 4 things to know

Q&A with Francesco di Murro: Via Francigena Guided Tours

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