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Jul
02
Jul
Piazza dell’Anfiteatro in Lucca,
Piazza dell’Anfiteatro in Lucca, Italy, is a charming square located in the heart of the city. Its elliptical shape follows the outline of the ancient Roman amphitheater that once stood here. In the 19th century,…
12
Dec
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World Mountain Day
Mountains provide 60-80% of fresh water, without which life on earth would not be possible.Water from the mountains is essential for achieving global food security.World Mountain Day 2020
07
Dec
Via Francigena – The History
The Via Francigena is the official route, recognized by the European Association of the Vie Francigene, which started from Canterbury, in Great Britain and reaches Rome, crossing France and Switzerland.It is known that his first official…
05
Dec
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World Soil Day
Founded in Thailand in 2002 but officially recognized by the United Nations in 2013, today, December 5th, is World Soil Day.It was created to raise the awareness of the world population on the importance of soil…
26
Nov
Walking Francigena Ultramarathon
The date of the most important marathon organized on the Via Francigena has been decided: The Walking Francigena Ultramarathon.It will take place on 9 and 10 October 2021The purpose of the marathon is absolutely not…
11
Dec
Cypresses Avenue
Can you, from a simple photo, figure out where it was taken? In Tuscany yes, you can.An avenue of cypresses is enough to understand that you are in the Via Francigena in Tuscany.This is one…