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The castles along the Via Francigena

An itinerary for discovering the fortresses and medieval villages

Discover the Via Francigena through the castles and fortresses that dominate the Lunigiana hills. Medieval villages, rich historical testimonies immersed in nature. An ancient road that is still richly suggestive and fascinating. Treschietto Castle – Bagnone The castle, today just ruins, was built in the 14th century by the Malaspina marquis. The remains of the square enclosing walls with their ...

Via Francigena

A spiritual journey along the Via Francigena

Applying for a ‘Pilgrim’s Credential’

The Pilgrim’s Credential is a personal document that pilgrims on the Via Francigena fill out during their journey as a souvenir of the road travelled. By presenting this document to participating parishes and municipalities, pilgrims can receive a special stamp. You can receive your own personal ‘credential’ by writing to the Associazione Europea delle Vie Francigene (Piazza Duomo, 16 - 43036 ...

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Horseback riding along Via Francigena

Re-discover the millennial trail

Horseback riding along the Via Francigena is truly a unique experience: from the Passo di San Bernardo to Rome (over 1,000 km), each leg is an average length of 25 km. An information book highlighting the entire horse trail, along the Francigena, features GPS technology, with pictures, maps and 3D projections, and directions, is available from tourist information. It also lists veterinarians in ...

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Francigena Leg 7: Altopascio to San Miniato

On the Via Francigena, among art and churches

This leg is 25.3 km long and begins in Altopascio; it takes less than 6 hours to complete. In the initial section of the path, in Galleno, trekkers walk on the ancient dirth road of the Via Francigena. After crossing the hills of Cerbaie, wild and deserted, you can head for the Cappiano Bridge. From here, along the banks of the Usciana canal, you can cross the ancient swamp that has been drained ...

Via Francigena

The parish churches of the Via Francigena

An itinerary for rediscovering ancient churches

This itinerary follows an ancient road of the Lunigiana region, a point of reference in the middle ages for numerous pilgrims and wayfarers, that still offers an atmosphere of peace and tranquility, and where it is still possible to relive the atmosphere of the past thanks to the small churches and romanesque parish churches scattered throughout the territory. Pieve di Crespiano - Comano The ...

Via Francigena

Francigena Leg 6: Lucca to Altopascio

The medieval roadways of the Lucca area

This leg starts in Lucca and is 17.8 km long, taking about 4 hours to complete. Leave from Porta San Gervasio for a flat and easy route; it is attractive for the many historic and religious buildings encountered. Once you get to Capannori, you'll see the parish church of San Quirico then, shortly after the town of Porcari; from there 500 meters away you'll reach the Badia di Pozzeveri.From here, ...

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Chiesa San Michele a Lucca The Via Francigena in the Piana di Lucca area

Explore ancient forts and medieval churches

First stage:The first place we suggest you visit along the Lucca section of the Via Francigena is the XIth century Hospital of Altopascio built as a shelter for pilgrims. Proceeding in direction of ...

Via Francigena Medieval cuisine along the Via Francigena

Fabrizio Vanni's book on the palate of pilgrims

In medieval times, it was common for Christians of all ages and social classes to embark on a pilgrimage to Campostella or Jerusalem. Myriad travelers made their way along the Via Francigena, looking ...

Via Francigena Hospitality for Pilgrims on the Via Francigena

Low-cost accommodations for travellers

Pilgrims along the Via Francigena can make find myriad options when it comes to low-cost lodgings. Below are a few examples of Tuscany hospitality, for those are up for simple accommodations and a ...


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