London - Basel Via EuroVelo 5

This is the SHORT version, ending near Milan.

Over a thousand years ago, pilgrims used to travel all the way from England to Rome, among them Sigeric the Serious Archbishop of Canterbury did it to receive his symbols from the Pope.

The pilgrims' route continued to Jerusalem through the port of Brindisi along the ancient Via Appia.

Now you can follow their footsteps by taking our 3,300km long version of the route: EuroVelo 5 – Via Romea (Francigena).EV5 Via Romea Francigena

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