The Via Francigena is known as the long route from Canterbury to Rome (the grave of the holy Peter). In reality, it consists of a system of pilgrim routes which all lead to Rome, and are known collectively under the title Via Francigena, or Frankenweg. In the year 990 A.D., Bishop Sigeric of Canterbury made the journey to Rome in order to receive honors from the Pope. He kept details of his travels in a book, with pictures and maps of the route. These images have been used in modern projects to reconstruct the route. The year 2000 was a holy year in Rome. To mark the occasion, Pope John Paul II strongly supported pilgrimages on foot. Maps currently in circulation are based on information collected in the year 2000.
Further information is presented here for registered users (registration is free). Users are welcomed to expand on and improve the information presented.
We would be especially grateful for sharing "secret tips" with future pilgrims (e.g. restaurants, overnight accommodation, interesting sights for pilgrims, etc.).
Will I be able to recover after the journey?
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Pilgrimage Routes 
