Way of St Francis: Via di Francesco

From Florence to Assisi and Rome

AvThe Reverend Sandy Brown

Häftad, Engelska, 2025

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Walk the Way of St Francis (Via di Francesco), a 518km (322-mile) pilgrimage route from Florence through Tuscany and Umbria to Rome, tracing the spiritual footsteps of St Francis of Assisi. This scenic alternative to the Camino de Santiago visits sacred sites like Santuario della Verna, Assisi, Gubbio, Spoleto and Marmore Falls over 27 stages (11-29km each), ideal for fit walkers seeking a month-long adventure. This Cicerone guidebook provides all the tools needed to navigate this long-distance trail with confidence. With detailed north-to-south descriptions, mapping, flexible variants and practical planning tools, you'll be well-prepared for your Italian pilgrimage. Alternative route variants for the Florence–Santuario della Verna and Assisi–Rieti sections, along with itineraries starting at either Assisi or Santuario della Verna, are explainedDaily listings of accommodations are included, featuring low-cost hotels, agriturismi (farm stays), foresterie (guesthouses), and hostels where available, with clear guidance on booking ahead, which is essential for this route, unlike other popular caminosPractical information on securing pilgrim credentials, maintaining your pilgrim passport, and cultural tips ensures you are prepared for the spiritual elements of the routeNavigate the Way of St Francis confidently with detailed route descriptions, elevation profiles, 1:100,000 maps, and downloadable GPX filesExpert advice and tips are included from the author, The Reverend Sandy Brown, an experienced pilgrim Plan your Way of St Francis pilgrimage with this trusted guidebook and swap crowded Camino routes for Italy’s olive groves, medieval villages, and sacred solitude. From the grandeur of Florence to the Eternal City of Rome, this Italian long-distance walking trail offers a month-long adventure blending faith, culture, history, and the stunning Tuscan-Umbrian landscapes for a truly unique pilgrimage experience.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2025-01-15
Mått:116 x 172 x 16 mm
Vikt:300 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:264
Upplaga:2
Förlag:Cicerone Press
ISBN:9781786311672

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Sanford ‘Sandy’ Brown is a long-distance walker and ordained minister who lives in Lucca, Italy. Inspired by The Pilgrimage by Paulo Coelho, he trekked the Camino de Santiago in 2008 and since then has walked over 18,000km on pilgrim trails in Europe and the U.S. He leads group tours through his travel company, Pilgrim Paths at www.pilgrimpaths.com.Sandy earned his undergraduate degree in medieval history at the University of Washington in Seattle, and his Master of Divinity at Garrett Theological Seminary; he completed his doctorate in gender, sexuality and spirituality at Princeton Theological Seminary in 1997. He has two grown sons, and his wife, Theresa Elliott, is a yoga master teacher.