
Take a relaxing warm dip in Bagno Vignoni, with its enormous thermal pool in the centre of the square. Stop to stamp your pilgrim’s passport or a glass of local Brunello red at the foot of Montalcino or a cappuccino in San Quirico. Ready for a picture-perfect landscape? Start your journey cycling through the legendary gravel roads of Siena, gently rolling hills that cross the Val d’Arbia and the Val d’Orcia, icons of the Tuscan landscape. Feel the joy of completion as you admire Saint Peter’s dome and the Mountain of Joy “Monte della Gioia from an exclusive view point immerse in the greenery of Monte Mario, before descending into the city of Rome and walking the last stretch to the Vatican where you obtain your pilgrim certificate the “Testimonium”.ĭuration 8 days Price from€449 including luggage transportĬycling the Via Francigena from Siena to Rome The rock walls are covered with the remains of ancient frescoes. Surrounded by lush greenery, Sutri’s Roman amphitheatre is completely dug out from tufa rock and houses a Mitreo church - once a pagan altar dedicated to the God Mitra and later a Christian rock church.

The last 100 km of the way to Rome is a journey that surprises from the first to the last step: starting with the medieval town of Viterbo, and its Pellegrino district, exit the city along an ancient Etruscan road over 2500 years old.

The last 100km of the Via Francigena from Viterbo to Rome This 7-night trip from Lucca to Siena is filled with the regions’ must sees and also includes the walled hamlet of Monterigioni and UNESCO San Gimignano with its striking towers.ĭuration 8 days Price from: € 672.00 including luggage transport Along the way meet Marcello, offering pilgrims a hearty meal or cool off and rest in one of the medieval parish churches that line the way. Cypress lined gravel roads stretch as far as the eye can see and the distance is filled with more and more beautiful landscapes. Wondering which part of the Via Francigena is the most spectacular? It is in the heart of Tuscan, 7 days of walking through soft rolling hills topped with ancient farms. Walking in Tuscany on the Via Francigena from Lucca to Siena Whether you are looking to reconnect, are a nature enthusiast, appreciate fine art and Italian food and wine, every stage of the way you will find something to enjoy and surprise. Walking the road to Rome you will enjoy some of the most strikingly beautiful sceneries Italy has to offer. Dating back to the middle ages, this extraordinary trail crosses four countries, starting in Southern England, then France, Switzerland and entering Italy by crossing over the Saint Bernard pass. So you can use them to decorate your own desktop.The Via Francigena, featured on the 3 part documentary ‘Pilgrimage: The Road to Rome on BBC, is an ancient pilgrim’s way from Canterbury, Britain to Rome, Italy. WallpaperĮasily accessible versions of the Imperator: Rome loading screens, Digital Art BookĪ collection of high resolution images from the development of Imperator: Rome Special content designed for the Successor Kingdoms including new army models, Invest in buildings, roads and defences to make your kingdom stronger and richer. Will you take advantage of stockpiles for local strength or trade excess goods to spread the wealth around? Goods provide bonuses to their home province. Migrating barbarians may sack or settle your best land, while disloyal governors or generals can turn against you - taking their armies with them! Manage the senate in a Republic, hold your court together in a monarchy, answer to the clans in a tribal system. Unlock unique bonuses, abilities and units. Romans and Celts have different options available to them.

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