This ancient basilica houses the relics of St Nicholas, the real Santa Klaus, and it is a major pilgrimage destination
Interior of the Basilica of Saint Nicholas, Bari, Puglia region, Italy lorenza62 - Shutterstock
Facade of the Sanctuary of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina Marco Rubino - Shutterstock
This sanctuary complements the nearby historic Santa Maria delle Grazie church, where Padre Pio lived and received the stigmata
A Franciscan Rosary in the Vatican Square Kristi Blokhin - Shutterstock
There is a “camino” of St Francis of Assisi in Rome following his steps on his two pilgrimages in 1205 and 1209
Interior of the Basilica of Santa Maria in Aracoeli TTstudio - Shutterstock
Important Roman basilica on the Capitoline Hill where the holy infant Jesus is venerated.
The marbel statue of Ecstasy of Beata Ludovica Albertoni in the church San Francesco a Ripa Renata Sedmakova - Shutterstock
Franciscan church near Tiber river who hosted St Francis of Assisi during his two pilgrimages to Rome
Foccacia, the most famous Roman bread Claudio Rampinini - Shutterstock
Pilgrimages to Rome and Santiago de Compostela have, over the centuries, built up an extremely rich and varied network of routes and recipes often labeled as “of the pilgrim”
Typical dishes of the traditional Roman cuisine Wider View - Shutterstock
The Roman culinary tradition, with its deep roots and authentic flavors, offers a unique gastronomic experience that every visitor should savor.
Millions of pilgrims expected in Rome for Jubilee 2025 Stanley Kalvan - Shutterstock
The 2025 Jubilee will include special Masses, public events and, of course, opportunities to pass through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica
Sanctuary of La Verna in Tuscany By Gunnar Bach Pedersen - Own work, Public Domain
This sanctuary is known as the place where St. Francis received the stigmata in 1224, it is a very important place for Franciscan spirituality