Romea Strata
Medieval pilgrimage route from Scandinavia to Rome
pilgrimageNorthern Europe to RomeMulti-country0 places
COE Certified Cultural Route
This is an officially certified Cultural Route of the Council of Europe
Romea Strata is a medieval pilgrimage route from Northern Europe to Rome, connecting Scandinavia with the Eternal City.
A New Model for the ‘Tourism Renaissance’: the Case Study of the Tuscan Village of San Pellegrino in Alpe
Enrica Lemmi, Maria Grazia Deri (2021)
SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología
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Heritage and new communication technologies: development perspectives on the basis of the Via Francigena experience
Enrica Lemmi (2020)
CINECA IRIS Institutial research information system (University of Pisa)
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The Pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago and Its Impacts on Marital and Familial Relationships: An Exploratory Study
Sławomir Tykarski, Franciszek Mróz (2023)
Journal of Religion and Health
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The Challenge of Accessibility to Heritage around the Via Francigena: The Potential of Thermal Heritage for Accessible Tourism
Miguel Gómez‐Heras, Silvia González Soutelo, Raquel Castelo Ruano (2023)
Heritage
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Nuevos peregrinos y nuevos turistas para la sostenibilidad medio-ambiental: el turismo lento como vía para la conservación de la autenticidad del patrimonio tangible e intangible de un territorio
Filippo Pistocchi, Roberta Curiazi, Fiorella Dallari (2018)
Antropología Cuadernos de investigación
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The Journey
Romea Strata follows medieval pilgrimage and trade routes connecting Scandinavia and Northern Europe with Rome. For centuries, pilgrims, merchants, and travelers journeyed southward to visit the shrines of Saints Peter and Paul.
The route passes through Denmark, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy, crossing the Alps and continuing through the Po Valley and central Italy to reach Rome. Along the way are Romanesque churches, medieval hospices, bridges, and towns that served pilgrims.
Romea Strata connects with other major medieval routes including the Via Francigena. The route promotes slow travel, cultural heritage, and European connectivity.