The Via Francigena

The ancient route from Canterbury to Rome, followed by archbishops travelling to receive from the pope their symbols of authority as well as ordinary pilgrims en route to Rome or onward to Jerusalem, has become known as the Via Francigena. It was first formally described by Archbishop Sigeric in AD 990 and his route has been adopted by the Council of Europe Institute of Cultural Routes as the definitive way from Canterbury to Rome.

To learn more about the Via Francigena click on the links below

• The Via Francigena in Canterbury

• Where to Stay

• Modern-day pilgrimage

• The History of the Via Francigena

• The Via Francigena across the Channel

• Useful links