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Vatican, Rome, Via Francigena

Unmissable Rome

If you’re walking or cycling along the Via Francigena, set aside an extra day to fully immerse yourself in the magic of the Eternal City. After completing the final section of the Via Francigena from Viterbo to Rome, you’ll find that Rome offers a treasure trove of cultural and historical experiences. Here are the key […]

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Viterbo

Must-See: Medieval Viterbo

Exploring the Medieval Charm of Viterbo Nestled in the Lazio region of Italy, Viterbo offers a captivating glimpse into the past. As a popular starting point for the Via Francigena, it’s the perfect place to begin walking the last 100km of the Via Francigena from Viterbo to Rome. Boasting one of Italy’s best-preserved medieval centres,

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Why we love Ferrol

Why We Love Ferrol Why we love Ferrol on the Camino Ingles! We talk to Ferrol’s native, Andrea, about what makes her home one of the most special Camino de Santiago towns. Andrea was born in Ferrol on the Camino Ingles but moved to the south of Spain a few years later. Her time in

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Pilgrims to Oviedo and not Santiago…

Pilgrims to Oviedo and not Santiago… The First Pilgrimage The city of Oviedo, starting point of the Camino Primitivo to Santiago (The Original Way) to Santiago and also the main city along the Camino del Norte (The Northern Way), has been an important attraction to pilgrims for centuries. Pilgrims to Oviedo and not Santiago… The Holy Chamber in the city’s

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Cycling or walking the Camino?

Cycling or walking the Camino? That is a question we get asked quite a lot! To give you an idea, in 2019 approximately 6% of all ‘Compostela’ certificates are issued to bike-pilgrims or ‘bicigrinos’; while most other pilgrims choose to make their way to Santiago the traditional way: on foot. A small percentage will choose

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Carnival on the Via Francigena

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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