Two important meetings took place on Friday 18 March at the European Institute of Cultural Route (EICR) in Luxembourg. This working sessions were focused on the extension of the certification of the Via Francigena in the South and the cooperation between European Francigena and Romea Ways.
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The European Association of the Via Francigena is launching a public consultation open to all public and private organizations as well as experts involved in the enhancement of the Via Francigena in England, Switzerland, France and Italy, in order to collect remarks and eventual suggestions on quality standards along the Via.
Read MoreIn recent years, new forms of representation of cultural heritage have spread due to the use of digital technology. Even pilgrims on the Via Francigena, thanks to their smartphones and tablets, share their walking experiences day after day on social media sites and populate their Facebook account, Instagram or Twitter with photos, videos or with comments.
Read MoreFor pilgrims who once travelled along the path of the Via Francigena, Piacenza was a resting place where pilgrims could find assistance and refreshments. The following is an itinerary through Piacenza, outlining the places and streets that were once walked by Christians on their way to Rome:
Read MoreA Call for paper has been launched in the frame of the ALMATOURISM Journal of Tourism, Culture and Territorial Development. It is focused on the "Via Francigena: the long way of Peace among the European Landscape"
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The project entitled “Europe to Turkey on Foot”, co-funded by the European Program “Civil Society Dialogue between EU and Turkey IV–Regional Policy and Coordination of Structural Instruments” started on 15th February.
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The stretch of the Via Francigena from Campagnano Romano, site of the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Sorbo in the Veio Park archaeological area, to the town of Formello, is now open to pilgrims.
Read MoreOn the occasion of the Forum "Les Chemins de la Via Francigena" that will take place in Monteriggioni (30th January), the Scientific Committee of European Association Vie Francigene will meet for the first time to start research projects and studies on pilgrimage routes, landscapes and policies for sustainable local development and to support the European cultural itineraries.
Read MoreIn response to the growing demand of walkers, tourists and pilgrims, the company Idea-Marketing of Rivergaro (PC), in collaboration with the European Association of the Via Francigena, is launching a new line of exclusive products with the official brand AEVF, dedicated to those who love traveling slow along the Francigena Ways and Cultural Routes.
Read MoreA new guide to discover the P.D.P and P.G.I products along the Via Francigena. This publication is realized as a special of the Magazine "Via Francigena and the European Cultural Routes".
Read MoreIn 2016 the Jubilee launched by the Francis Pope and the « Year of walking » launched by the Italian Ministry of Culture and Tourism will be celebrate. At the same time the European Association of Via Francigena will celebrate the 15th anniversary. An important Forum will take place in Monteriggioni on 30th January 2016.
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