Topics: Travel : Ancient Pilgrim Routes
Pilgrimage in Mediaeval Europe was highly developed and important - and had a significant effect on local economies. Destinations included Rome (Italy), the shrine dedicated to St. James at Santiago de Compostela (Spain), and Trondheim (then known as Nidaros, Norway).Most routes have a history which predates Christianity.In recent years, there has been a revival of interest in these traditional routesfor pilgrims (still)for walkers, cyclists, and even horse-ridersas a focus for local tourism investmentand as an impetus for European identity and cooperation across borders.
Francigena
An ancient road to Rome for those coming from France, and an important medieval road and pilgrimage route connecting north-Western Europe with Rome.
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