Rocche Plateau, L'Aquila

AfarAug 25

Italy Launches Way of St. Francis Pilgrimage Trail Network That Leads to Assisi in Umbria

The 960-mile Cammino di Francesco, or Way of St. Francis, connects walkers with places tied to St. Francis of Assisi, one of Catholicism’s most famous saints.

Plateau in Abruzzo with small mountain communities.

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Rocche PlateauSightPlateau in Abruzzo with small mountain communities.
Subequana ValleySightValley in Abruzzo with castles and churches.
Elsewhere
St. Peter's BasilicaPlace of worshipRome, ItalyStarting point for a route north from Rome.
Way of St. FrancisTrailAssisi, ItalyPilgrimage network across six regions in central Italy.
Basilica of St. FrancisPlace of worshipAssisi, ItalyTomb of St. Francis in Assisi.
Rieti ValleyNeighborhoodRieti, ItalyIt is also known as Sacred Valley and Holy Valley since saint Francis of Assisi lived here for many years and erected…
Sibillini MountainsSightAscoli Piceno, ItalyMountains in Marche region crossed by routes.
Cammino di FrancescoTrailAssisi, Italy

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Italy Launches Way of St. Francis Pilgrimage Trail Network That Leads to Assisi in Umbria