Santanchè returns to the Via Francigena after the G7 Tourism summit, aiming to promote the route in preparation for the Jubilee of 2025.
An entire day was dedicated to walking the Tuscan section of the Via Francigena, from Pietrasanta to Camaiore, culminating in a visit and lunch at the beautiful pilgrims hostel “Ostello di Camaiore”. The Italian Minister for Tourism, Daniela Santanchè, retraced a section of the European Via Francigena route on foot. She had previously walked parts of the trail in spring last year with the European Association of Via Francigena Ways (EAVF), between San Miniato and San Gimignano.
Her participation in this walk was announced during the G7 Tourism summit held in Florence from 13–15 November, which also included a guided tour of the Castle and Monumental Complex of Abbadia Isola in Monteriggioni, as well as a visit to the Archaeological Museum.
With the aim of further familiarising herself with the route and enhancing its international profile, while showcasing its cultural and historical heritage, the Minister kept her promise last Saturday, 16 November. She walked from Pietrasanta to Valpromaro, accompanied by environmental guide Andrea Lombardi from Feder.Cammini.
A warm welcome awaited her at two hostels, in Camaiore and Valpromaro, both key stops for travellers from all over the world.
“There is a heritage along the Via Francigena that must be protected and can become a cornerstone of Italian tourism, comparable to the Camino de Santiago in Compostela. The Ministry believes in this and is investing resources”, Santanchè stated at the end of the walk.
