Europe's Forgotten Pilgrim Routes

For centuries, pilgrims have set off on the Via Francigena in the hopes of reaching the tombs of the apostles Peter and Paul in Rome. The ancient pilgrimage route leads through the imposing Alps to the Great St Bernard Pass and from there cross-country through Italy: along the Aosta Valley and the endless rice fields of the Po Valley, over the mountains of the Apennines, and the rolling hills of Tuscany to Lazio – en route, modern pilgrims discover Italy's majestic and diverse landscapes, as well as traces of bygone eras. Along the way, they meet people who share with them their enthusiasm for the country and the tradition of pilgrimage.