The sanctuary suspended in the void: devotion and vertigo at the Madonna della Corona in Veneto
There is a place in Italy where it seems as though the mountain embraces a church and the sky is just a few steps away. It is the Santuario della…
Paths and itineraries
Paths and faith itineraries are an invitation to rediscover spirituality through walking, nature, and history. This section collects the main Christian routes, from great pilgrimage paths like the Via Francigena to Franciscan trails, as well as local tracks that cross sanctuaries, hermitages, abbeys, and places of prayer. Maps, stages, accommodation, and points of artistic and spiritual interest guide the pilgrim along ancient routes traveled over the centuries by those seeking silence, contemplation, and an encounter with the divine. It is a way to live faith in motion, step by step, allowing oneself to be accompanied by the beauty of the landscapes and the depth of the Christian tradition.
Hermitage in Trentino-Alto Adige: The Hermitage of San Romedio and reflection in the sanctuaries in the rock
In the heart of the Val di Non, in Trentino, stands one of the most fascinating places of spirituality in Italy. Perched on a rock spur over 70 meters high…
Spiritual retreats at the gates of Milan: monasteries in Lombardy offering hospitality and silence
Turn off your phone, get away from traffic, and spend a few days following the slow pace of a monastic community. More and more people are choosing to take this…
Spirituality reachable only by sea: the secret charm of the Abbey of San Fruttuoso in Liguria
There are places that seem to ask the visitor to slow down even before they arrive. The Abbey of San Fruttuoso, hidden among the cliffs of the Portofino Promontory, is…
The mysteries of Piedmont: the esotericism of the Sacra di San Michele and the Magic Line
There are places that seem to guard something more than their history. Places where stone tells of centuries of faith, legends intertwine with reality, and every view leaves room for…
Faith amidst the ice in the Aosta Valley: the extreme isolation of the Great St Bernard Hospice
There are places that seem to exist outside of time. Not because they have remained unchanged, but because the landscape, the climate, and their history are still able today to…
Plenary indulgence with the initiative “Now comes the good part”
Plenary indulgence in the places of worship and pilgrimage established in the journey of faith of the “Ora viene il bello” initiative. This initiative will be active, in the Italian…
Return to the Camino de Santiago
Starting July 1st, the Camino de Santiago reopens, a unique experience that attracts thousands of pilgrims from all over the world every year. For Italians, it will be possible to reach Spain without any restrictions.