Rolling Tuscan hills along the historic Via Francigena pilgrimage route to Rome

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Route Western Europe

Via Francigena: Historic Pilgrimage Route

The medieval pilgrimage route from Canterbury to Rome, crossing England, France, Switzerland, and Italy over nearly 2,000 kilometers.

Countries

England, France, Switzerland, Italy

Distance

1900 km

Duration

90 days

Difficulty

moderate

Historical Origins

The Journey

Associated traditions: Christianity

Significant Places Along the Way

Modern Pilgrimage Experiences

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