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Art on the Road, Presentation of New Work of “Epifanie” Project in San Lorenzo Nuovo

A presented of artwork in the framework of the “Epifanie” project carried out the by the Quasar Institute for Advanced Design took place on Friday, 25 October 2019, at the Council Hall of the Municipality of San Lorenzo Nuovo, as part of the “Arte sui Cammini” initiative, supported by the Lazio Region in line with the guidelines of the Council of Europe.

It is a winner of one of the seven selected projects (out of 35 presented) that encouraged the Lazio Region to create and install contemporary artworks along the spiritual routes, thus enhancing the valorisation work, started few years ago.

The initiative involved artists and cultural operators, called to confront historic, artistic and spiritual values of various religious paths crossing the Region to create artworks capable to harmoniously interact with natural and urban landscapes.

The project, awarded by the Quasar Institute for Advanced Design, exclusively concerns the northern section of the Via Francigena – from the border with Tuscany to San Lorenzo Nuovo – and is carried out on a specific section of the Via Cassia.

The project “Epifanie“, organized by the Quasar, was realized thanks to participation of artists, in particular Renzogallo and Andreco, who created six artworks: one – in the municipality of Acquapendente, near the Porta della Ripa, former access to the city; and five pieces – in San Lorenzo Nuovo.

“With the inauguration of this museum of modern art on the Via Francigena comes a project that has involved several institutions – comments Mayor Massimo Bambini – first and foremost the Lazio Region which financed the works, the Municipalities of San Lorenzo Nuovo and Acquapendente which supported them, the Quasar Institute for Advanced Design which created them – the realization of this project is the tangible testimony of the results that can be obtained by collaborating. The Via Francigena is undoubtedly a force of Tuscia; we are fortunate to have this unique tourist and cultural resource; we cannot in any way leave it out, but rather we must work to strengthen and develop it with new ideas and spread the knowledge with ever greater incisiveness. ” Epifanie” embodies all of this: development, innovation and knowledge. “

On the second photo: from left, Simone Quilici (Lazio Region), Elisabetta Ferrari (European Association of the Via Francigena Ways), Mayor of San Lorenzo Nuovo Massimo Bambini, Municipal Councilor Sandra Pifferi of Acquapendente and the Scientific Director of the Quasar Institute for Advanced Design, Professor Benedetto Todaro.

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Arte sui cammini, presentate a San Lorenzo Nuovo le opere del progetto “Epifanie”

Venerdì 25 ottobre, presso la Sala consiliare del Comune di San Lorenzo Nuovo, nell’ambito dell’iniziativa ”Arte sui Cammini”, promossa dalla Regione Lazio in linea con le indicazioni del Consiglio d’Europa, sono state presentate le opere realizzate a seguito del Progetto “Epifanie” del Quasar Institute for Advanced Design.

Si tratta del vincitore di uno dei sette progetti (sui 35 presentati) che hanno interessato la Regione Lazio per la realizzazione e l’installazione di opere d’arte contemporanea lungo i Cammini della spiritualità, andando così ad arricchire il lavoro di valorizzazione dei percorsi, avviato già da qualche anno.

L’iniziativa, ha coinvolto il mondo degli artisti e degli operatori del settore, chiamati a misurarsi con i valori storici ed artistici, oltreché spirituali, dei diversi Cammini religiosi di cui la Regione è ricca, per la realizzazione di opere d’arte in grado di interagire armoniosamente con il paesaggio naturale ed urbano. Il progetto che si è aggiudicato il Quasar Institute for Advanced Design, riguarda esclusivamente la Via Francigena del nord, che va dal confine con la Toscana a San Lorenzo Nuovo e che si sviluppa lungo un tratto ben preciso della Via Cassia.

Il Progetto “Epifanie” curato dal Quasar è stato realizzato grazie al coinvolgimento degli artisti, Renzogallo e Andreco i quali hanno dato vita a sei opere d’arte posizionate, una nel Comune di Acquapendente, in prossimità della Porta della Ripa, antico accesso alla città, e cinque in quello di San Lorenzo Nuovo.

Con l’inaugurazione di questo museo di arte moderna a cielo aperto sulla Via Francigena arriva a conclusione un progetto che ha visto coinvolte più istituzioni – commenta il Sindaco Massimo Bambini – in primis la Regione Lazio che ha finanziato le opere, i Comuni di San Lorenzo Nuovo e di Acquapendente che le hanno patrocinate, il Quasar Institute for Advanced Design che le ha realizzate; la concretizzazione di questo progetto è la testimonianza tangibile dei risultati che si possono ottenere collaborando. La Via Francigena rappresenta senza dubbio un punto di forza della Tuscia; abbiamo la fortuna di disporre di una risorsa turistica/culturale unica; non possiamo in alcun modo tralasciarla ma anzi dobbiamo lavorare per potenziarla, svilupparla con nuove idee e divulgarne la conoscenza con sempre maggiore incisività. Epifanie racchiude in sé tutto questo: sviluppo, innovazione e conoscenza.”

Nella seconda fotografia: da sinistra Simone Quilici (Regione Lazio), Elisabetta Ferrari (Associazione Europea delle Vie Francigene), il Sindaco di San Lorenzo Nuovo Massimo Bambini, l’Assessore Sandra Pifferi di Acquapendente e il Direttore scientifico del Quasar Institute for Advanced Design, Prof. Benedetto Todaro.

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Via Francigena meets Saint Olav Ways route: best practice exchange at the Saint Olav Autumn Meeting

The European Association of the Via Francigena Ways (EAVF) participated in the Autumn Meeting of the Saint Olav Ways, which took place on 15 October 2019 in Hamar, Norway.

The Autumn Meeting is the biggest and most important event for the St Olav Ways in Norway, bringing together representatives of the route’s management, directors of regional pilgrim’s centres and representatives of local authorities.

The EAVF, represented by Ms Elena Dubinina, shared its experience of the tourism impact evaluation along the route and presented latest statistics and pilgrim’s profile. The EAVF suggested potential spheres of cooperation between the routes, such as environmental awareness and capacity building and development of indicators and statistical tools.

The EAVF also conducted technical visits to the regional pilgrim’s centres of Hamar and Granavollen, learning about their functions, objectives and importance for local community.

The Council of Europe Cultural Route of St Olav is a network of paths through Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway, leading pilgrims to Nidaros Cathedral, in Trondheim, Norway, where Saint Olav lies buried.

Olav II Haraldsson, later known as St. Olav, was King of Norway from 1015 to 1028. After he fell in the battle of Stiklestad in 1030 he was declared a martyr and a saint, which led to the propagation of his myth. For centuries after his death, pilgrims made their way through Scandinavia, along routes leading to Nidaros Cathedral, in Trondheim, where Saint Olav lies buried

The St Olav’s Autumn Meeting was a great success and represents a beginning of a cooperation between two pilgrim’s routes – in the North and South of Europe.

More information:

Saint Olav Ways Route https://www.acsow.org/en/frontpage/

Council of Europe Cultural Routes https://www.coe.int/en/web/cultural-routes/home

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La Via Francigena incontra l’itinerario di Sant Olav per uno scambio di buone pratiche

AEVF ha partecipato al meeting Autunnale dell’itinerario culturale europeo di Sant Olav. Il meeting si è svolto il 15 ottobre a Hamar, in Norvegia.

L’incontro Autunnale è l’evento principale norvegese della rete europea di Sant Olav. In questa occasione si sono incontrati i direttori dei centri regionali dei “Pilgrim’s centres” e i rappresentanti di autorità locali.

AEVF, rappresentata da Elena Dubinina, ha portato l’esperienza della Via Francigena in ambito di impatto turistico e culturale e ha presentato il profilo dei viandanti che percorrono la via di Sigerico. AEVF ha lanciato alcune concrete proposte di collaborazione tra i due itinerari in ambito ambientale, gestione manageriale e sviluppo di indicatori statistici per monitorare il flusso dei pellegrini.

Infine, AEVF ha svolto una visita studio all’interno dei centri regionali di Hamar e Granavollen dedicati al pellegrinaggio. Una occasione per apprendere da vicino il modello di funzionamento di queste importanti strutture dedicate ai camminatori e comunità locali.

L’itinerario di Sant Olav, certificato dal Consiglio d’Europa, è un network di cammini che mette in rete Danimarca, Svezia, Finlandia e Norvegia. Esso si lega alla prestigiosa Cattedrale di Trondheim, consacrata a Sant Olav, destinazione del cammino.

Olav II Haraldsson, conosciuto come Sant Olav, è stato il Re di Norvegia dal 1015 al 1028. Dopo essere caduto in battaglia a Stiklestad nel 1030, è stato dichiarato martire e santo. Da quel momento è iniziata la propagazione del suo mito e si è avviato e un pellegrinaggio attraverso le vie di Scandinavia per condurre i viandanti alla Cattedrale di Sant Olav, dove si trovano le spoglie del Re.

Il meeting Autunnale è stato un successo per la partecipazione e confronto fra i diversi rappresentanti, anche in ottica di gettare basi solide per una cooperazione fra due importanti itinerari nel nord e sud dell’Europa.

Più informazioni:

l’itinerario di Sant Olav https://www.acsow.org/en/frontpage/

Itinerari Culturali del Consiglio d’Europa https://www.coe.int/en/web/cultural-routes/home

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La Via Francigena rencontre les chemins de Saint Olav pour un échange de bonnes pratiques

L’AEVF a participé au meeting d’Automne de l’itinéraire culturel européen de Saint Olav. La réunion a eu lieu le 15 octobre à Hamar, en Norvège.

La réunion Automnale est le principal événement norvégien du réseau européen de Saint Olav. À cette occasion, les directeurs des “Pilgrim’s centres”, ou centres régionaux de pèlerinage, et les représentants des autorités locales se sont rencontrés.

L’AEVF, représentée par Elena Dubinina, a apporté l’expérience de la Via Francigena dans le domaine du tourisme et de l’impact culturel et a présenté le profil des voyageurs qui voyagent sur le chemin de Sigeric. L’AEVF a lancé des propositions concrètes de collaboration entre les deux chemins dans le domaine de l’environnement, de la gestion et du développement d’indicateurs statistiques pour suivre le flux des pèlerins.

Enfin, l’AEVF a effectué une visite d’étude dans les centres régionaux de Hamar et Granavollen consacrés au pèlerinage. Ce fut l’occasion de découvrir de près le modèle de fonctionnement de ces importantes structures dédiées aux marcheurs et aux communautés locales.

L’itinéraire de Saint-Olav, certifié par le Conseil de l’Europe, est un réseau de chemins qui relie le Danemark, la Suède, la Finlande et la Norvège. Il est connecté à la prestigieuse cathédrale de Trondheim, consacrée à Saint Olav, destination finale de la promenade.

Olav II Haraldsson, connu sous le nom de Saint-Olav, fut le roi de Norvège de 1015 à 1028. Après être tombé lors du combat à Stiklestad en 1030, il fut déclaré martyr et saint. À partir de ce moment-là son mythe a commencé à se propager et un pèlerinage à travers les routes de la Scandinavie a été créé pour conduire les voyageurs à la cathédrale de Saint-Olav, où l’on retrouve les restes du roi.

Le meeting Automnale a été un succès pour la participation et la comparaison entre les différents représentants, en vue également de jeter des bases solides pour la coopération entre ces deux routes importantes du nord et du sud de l’Europe.

 Plus d’informations :

L’itinéraire de Saint Olav https://www.acsow.org/en/frontpage/ 

Itinéraires culturels du Conseil de l’Europe https://www.coe.int/en/web/cultural-routes/home 

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Assemblée Générale de l’AEVF à Bari, présentation des nouveaux membres et remise de deux nominations

Le nombre de membres de l’Association Européenne des Chemins de la Via Francigena (AEVF) augmente. Lors de l’Assemblée générale de Bari, le 18 octobre dernier, les certificats ont été remis aux nouvelles communes qui ont rejoint le réseau.

Le rendez-vous associatif a accueilli les élus des régions de la Campanie et des Pouilles, les représentants des communes de : Buonalbergo (Benevento, Campanie), Sant’Arcangelo Trimonte (Benevento, Campanie), Celle San Vito (Foggia, Pouilles), Faeto (Foggia, Pouilles), Ordona (Foggia, Pouilles), Stornarella (Foggia, Pouilles), San Marco in Lamis (Foggia, Pouilles), Margherita di Savoia (Barletta-Andria-Trani, Pouilles), Trani (Barletta-Andria-Trani, Pouilles), Polignano (Bari), Ruvo di Puglia (Bari, Pouilles), Molfetta (Bari, Pouilles) et Brindisi (Pouilles).

Le personnel de l’AEVF a également annoncé l’entrée de nouvelles associations amies : Les plus beaux villages de la Suisse (Lugano, Tessin, Suisse), le Comité Via Francigena del Sud – Corato (Corato, Bari, Pouilles) et l’association Brindisi e le Antiche Strade (Brindisi, Pouilles).

L’Assemblée de l’AEVF, centrée cette fois-ci sur la ratification du tracé de la Via Francigena dans le Sud, a également été l’occasion de deux nominations. Le président de l’AEVF, Massimo Tedeschi, a remis un prix à Colin Carmichael, élu au conseil municipal de Canterbury et à Adélaïde Trezzini, présidente de l’AIVF – Association Internationale de la Via Francigena.

La présence de l’élu du conseil municipal de Canterbury, Robert Thomas, a rappelé la visite officielle en 1998 à Fidenza, siège de l’AEVF, du Président du conseil de la ville de Canterbury, Denis Linfoot. Une photo souvenir de l’affiche a été remise au directeur général par Tedeschi en compagnie de Maria Pia Bariggi, conseillère pour la Culture et pour la Via Francigena de la commune de Fidenza.  

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EAVF General Assembly in Bari: new members and honorary public awards

The number of members of the European Association of the Via Francigena Ways (EAVF) is ever increasing. During the General Assembly in Bari, which took place on 18 October 2019, accession certificates were given to new municipalities that joined the network.

The General Assembly welcomed the elected representatives of the regions of Campania and Apulia, the representatives of the municipalities of Buonalbergo (Benevento, Campania), Sant’Arcangelo Trimonte (Benevento, Campania), Celle San Vito (Foggia, Apulia), Faeto (Foggia, Apulia), Ordona (Foggia, Apulia), Stornarella (Foggia, Apulia), San Marco in Lamis (Foggia, Apulia), Margherita di Savoia (Barletta-Andria-Trani, Apulia), Trani (Barletta-Andria- Trani, Apulia), Polignano a Mare (Bari, Apulia), Ruvo di Puglia (Bari, Apulia), Molfetta (Bari, Apulia) and Brindisi (Apulia).

The EAVF staff also announced the entry of new friend’s associations: the Most Beautiful Villages of Switzerland (Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland), the Committee Via Francigena del Sud – Corato (Corato, Bari, Apulia) and the association Brindisi e le Antiche Strade (Brindisi, Apulia).

The EAVF General Assembly, this time focused on the ratification of the route of the Via Francigena of the South, was also an occasion for the EAVF honorary public award ceremony. The EAVF president, Massimo Tedeschi, gave an honorary award to Colin Carmichael, Chief Executive of the Canterbury City Council and to Adelaide Trezzini, president of the AIVF – Association Internationale Via Francigena.

The presence of the Leader of Canterbury City Council, Robert Thomas, recalled the 1998 official visit of the Lord Mayor of Canterbury, Denis Linfoot to Fidenza, AEVF headquarters. A souvenir photo of the poster was delivered to the Chief Executive by Massimo Tedeschi together with Maria Pia Bariggi, Councilor for Culture and the Via Francigena of the Municipality of Fidenza.

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Assemblea Generale AEVF a Bari, presentati i nuovi soci e consegnate due benemerenze

Aumenta il numero di soci dell’Associazione Europea delle Vie Francigene (AEVF). Durante l’Assemblea Generale di Bari, del 18 ottobre, sono stati consegnati gli attestati ai nuovi Comuni che hanno aderito alla rete.

L’appuntamento associativo ha dato il bevenuto agli amministratori campani e pugliesi rappresentanti dei comuni di: Buonalbergo (Benevento, Campania), Sant’Arcangelo Trimonte (Benevento, Campania), Celle San Vito (Foggia, Puglia), Faeto (Foggia, Puglia), Ordona (Foggia, Puglia), Stornarella (Foggia, Puglia), San Marco in Lamis (Foggia, Puglia), Margherita di Savoia (Barletta-Andria-Trani, Puglia), Trani (Barletta-Andria-Trani, Puglia), Polignano (Bari), Ruvo di Puglia (Bari, Puglia), Molfetta (Bari, Puglia) e Brindisi (Puglia).

Lo staff AEVF ha annunciato anche l’ingresso di nuove associazioni amiche: I Borghi più Belli della Svizzera (Lugano, Ticino, Svizzera), il Comitato Via Francigena del Sud – Corato (Corato, Bari, Puglia) e l’associazione Brindisi e le Antiche Strade (Brindisi, Puglia).

L’Assemblea AEVF, incentrata questa volta sulla ratifica del percorso della Via Francigena nel Sud, è stata anche l’occasione per due benemerenze. Il presidente AEVF, Massimo Tedeschi ha consegnato un riconoscimento a Colin Carmichael, direttore generale (Chief Executive) del Canterbury City Council e a Adelaide Trezzini presidente associazione AIVF – Association Internationale Via Francigena.

La presenza del Leader del Canterbury City Council, Robert Thomas, ha ricordato la visita ufficiale nel 1998 a Fidenza, sede AEVF, del Presidente del Consiglio della cittadina del Canterbury, Denis Linfoot. Una foto ricordo del manifesto è stata consegnata al Chief Executive da Tedeschi insieme a Maria Pia Bariggi, assessore alla Cultura e alla Via Francigena del Comune di Fidenza.  

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La Via Francigena dans le Sud de l’Italie, l’Assemblée Générale de l’AEVF vote la ratification du parcours de Rome jusqu’à Santa Maria di Leuca

L’Association Européenne de la Via Francigena (AEVF) a approuvé à l’unanimité le nouveau parcours de Rome à Brindisi et Santa Maria di Leuca, pour la Via Francigena dans le Sud de l’Italie.

Environ 900 km d’histoire, de tradition et de territoire qui s’orientent maintenant vers l’extension de la certification de la Via Francigena dans le Sud comme Itinéraire Culturel du Conseil de l’Europe.

Un moment historique pour la Via Francigena et surtout pour le Sud, comme l’a souligné la Conseillère régionale Loredana Capone lors de l’Assemblée générale de l’AEVF le 18 octobre dernier et Aldo Patruno, Directeur du Tourisme, de l’Économie de la Culture et de la Protection du Territoire pour la Région des Pouilles.

C’est vraiment un moment important qui permet au Sud de l’Italie de se sentir relié avec le reste du pays et le reste de l’Europe. Ce travail nous a permis de travailler ensemble, tout en prenant conscience de l’aspect stratégique d’un projet. Le parcours de la Via Francigena est un nouveau point de départ pour l’Italie du Sud qui veut continuer à être relié avec le reste de l’Europe. Cet événement nous permettra de nous présenter au Conseil de l’Europe unis, avec des intentions et un esprit commun, tous orientés vers la même direction”.

L’approbation du tracé, résultat des travaux entamés en mars 2015, s’est poursuivie au fil des années avec l’action décisive de la table ronde technique interrégionale du Sud constituée par les régions du Latium, Campanie, Basilicate, Molise et Pouilles et coordonnée par l’AEVF, qui a permis d’identifier le tracé et le géolocaliser. L’itinéraire, approuvé le 18 octobre par les membres de l’AEVF, mène à Santa Maria di Leuca et comprend une variante historique dans la région de la Basilicate (via Bradanica) qui se termine à Matera.

Au début, nous étions confrontés à un nombre infini de routes – a souligné Angelofabio Attolico, directeur technique de la Via Francigena dans le Sud au nom de l’AEVF et délégué de la Région des Pouilles – pour ensuite prendre comme référence l’Itinerarium Burdigalense (333 après JC). En collaboration avec les régions, les associations impliquées dans la sécurité et la mise au point de la signalétique, ce parcours a été réalisé. Il est fondamental – a rappelé Attolico dans sa conclusion – que les citoyens soient responsabilisés et interviennent dans l’entretien du parcours. Je remercie tous ceux qui y ont travaillé et qui continuent de le faire au quotidien”.

Aujourd’hui, cette route continue avec quelques recommandations : “C’est un moment presque historique, la Via Francigena a changé « de peau » – a dit Massimo Tedeschi, président de l’AEVF dans son discours à Bari – ce qui était la Via de Sigeric de Canterbury à Rome aujourd’hui c’est le Chemin pour Rome, Santiago et Jérusalem. Nous regardons dans différentes directions où les Pouilles prennent un rôle de barycentre. Nous souhaitons rendre la Via Francigena plus importante et attrayante. Il y aura plus de personnes qui parcourront cette voie parce que nous sommes dans ce cadre européen plus large”.

“A Ivréa, l’Assemblée avait exprimé une orientation politique très précise, à savoir s’engager dans une unique direction. Nous avons vu la grande conscience, la détermination et l’enthousiasme des Régions du Sud. Aujourd’hui, nous présentons cette voie avec quelques recommandations – a rappelé le directeur de l’AEVF, Luca BruschiNous nous donnons six mois pour perfectionner la sécurité et la signalétique. Nous demandons que le thème de la Via Francigena soit inséré dans les lignes des programmes et des stratégies des Régions et désormais, un an plus tard, nous nous fixons également l’objectif d’un guide consacré à la Via Francigena dans le Sud de l’Italie”.

L’approbation du parcours a été saluée par de longs applaudissements dans la salle 1 du Pavillon 153 de la Foire du Levant à Bari. Des accolades et des poignées de main ont accompagné la clôture d’un après-midi d’interventions, de témoignages et de partage de projets le long de l’axe de la Via Francigena 3 milles et 200km. De nombreux élus des régions des Pouilles et de la Campanie ont assisté à l’événement et ont également reçu un certificat de bienvenue en tant que nouveaux membres de l’AEVF.

Satisfaction mais aussi responsabilité. Le travail sur le parcours de la Via Francigena est encore long et des thèmes tels que la signalétique, la sécurité et l’accueil sont fondamentaux pour l’avenir de ce chemin qui vise à redécouvrir sa dimension spirituelle vers Jérusalem. Entre-temps, le vote d’aujourd’hui a écrit une nouvelle page italienne et européenne qui a déjà donné un résultat important sur le front politique.

Avant le vote, les différentes interventions proposées par les associés ont en effet mis en évidence un fait : la Via Francigena a été un moyen de dialogue entre les Régions. Un projet commun capable de rassembler les élus, les associations et le territoire autour d’un même objectif. Nous nous trouvons maintenant en 2020, une année importante pour la Via Francigena dans le Sud et au-delà. Comme l’a annoncé le maire de Canterbury, Robert Thomas, la prochaine assemblée de l’AEVF se réunira dans la ville médiévale de Kent, au km zéro de la Via Francigena, les 14 et 15 mai prochains.

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Via Francigena of the South is ratified by the EAVF General Assembly to be an official path of the Via Francigena from Rome to Santa Maria Di Leuca

The European Association of the Via Francigena Ways (EAVF) unanimously approved the new route from Rome to Brindisi and Santa Maria di Leuca as the Via Francigena of the South.

Approximately 900 km of history, tradition and culture, became a part of the Via Francigena route and are now moving towards the extension of the certification of a Cultural Route of the Council of Europe.

A historic moment for the Via Francigena, especially for the South, as Regional Councilor Loredana Capone pointed out at the EAVF General Assembly on 18 October 2019 together with Aldo Patruno, Director of Tourism, Economy of Culture and Protection of the Territory for the Apulia Region.

“This is truly an important moment that allows southern Italy to feel connected with the rest of the country and Europe. This project has allowed us to work together, while becoming aware of the route. The Via Francigena is a new starting point for southern Italy, which wants to continue to connect with the rest of Europe. This event will allow us to present ourselves to the Council of the Europe united, with common intentions and spirit, all oriented towards the same direction. “

The approval of the route is a result of work, which began in March 2015 and continued over the years with the decisive actions of the Southern Interregional Technical Roundtable consisting of the regions of Lazio, Campania, Basilicata, Molise and Apulia, coordinated by the EAVF, which made it possible to identify the route and geolocate the path. The itinerary, approved on 18 October 2019 by the EAVF members, leads to Santa Maria di Leuca and includes a historical variant in the region of Basilicata (via Bradanica) that ends in Matera.

“In the beginning, we faced an infinite number of routes – said Angelofabio Attolico, technical director of the Via Francigena of the South on behalf of the EAVF and a delegate of the Region of Apulia – then we took the Itinerarium Burdigalense (333 AD) as a reference. In ​​collaboration with the regions and associations involved in the safety and signage development, this route was realized. It is fundamental – reminded Angelofabio in conclusion – that the citizens are empowered and are involved in the maintenance of the itinerary. I thank all those who have worked and continue to do so on a daily basis. “

Today, this route continues with some recommendations: “This is an almost historic moment, the Via Francigena has changed “skin”– said Massimo Tedeschi, president of the EAVF in his speech in Bari – what was the route of Sigeric from Canterbury to Rome today is the Way to Rome, Santiago and Jerusalem. We look in different directions where Apulia takes a role of a center of gravity. We want to make the Via Francigena more important and attractive for people who will walk this way because we are in this broader European context “.

” In Ivrea, the Assembly had expressed a very specific political orientation, namely, to focus on a single route direction. We have seen great awareness, determination and enthusiasm of the southern regions. Today this path is presented with some recommendations – reminded the EAVF director, Luca Bruschi – We give ourselves six months to perfect the safety and signage. We request that the theme of the Via Francigena be inserted in the budget and strategic planning of the regions and for the next year we are also setting ourselves the goal of a guide dedicated to the Via Francigena of the South”.

The approval of the route was greeted by long applause in Hall 1 of Pavilion 153 of the Levant Fair in Bari. Closing of the afternoon session was accompanied by braces and handshakes, testimonies and project-sharing along 3 thousand and 200 km of the Via Francigena. Many elected officials from Apulia and Campania attended the event and received welcome certificates as new members of the EAVF.

Satisfaction but also responsibility. The work on the Via Francigena route will still take long time and matters such as signage, safety and hospitality are fundamental for the future of this path that aims to rediscover its spiritual dimension to Jerusalem. In the meantime, today’s vote has written a new Italian and European page that has already yielded an important result on the political front.

Before the vote, the various interventions held by the partners indeed highlighted the fact that Via Francigena is a means of dialogue between the Regions. A common project capable of bringing together elected representatives, associations and the territory around the same goal. We are now in 2020, an important year for Via Francigena in the South and beyond. As announced by Canterbury Leader Robert Thomas, the next EAVF meeting will be held in the medieval town of Kent, at km zero of Via Francigena on 14-15 May 2020.

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