Travelling to the East on the Via Francigena through art, cultures and history

This volume presents the Via Francigena in its European dimension and illustrates the distinctive features of the areas it passes through. The rich cultural and environmental heritage, imbued with ancient memories and a religious devotion that is still very much alive, also constitutes a substantial and variegated asset that is increasingly recognised as a resource for development. The Salento peninsula, represented more fully but not yet exhaustively, continues to play a role as a “land of transit” while maintaining its unique character and timeless char