Via Romea Francigena
The Via Romea Francigena' or Via Francigena is an ancient road between Canterbury and Rome and beyond, which passes through England, France, Switzerland and Italy. It was an important medieval road and pilgrimage route connecting north-western Europe with Rome. In modern times, Via Francigena is one of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe (see https://www.viefrancigene.org/).
The mapping of the hiking version, Via Francigena Via Francigena, is part of the European long-distance paths program. The EV5, that is the bicycle version of the pilgrimage, is mapped as an other relation.
Mapping conventions
Tags
For the hiking route, each country has a relation that matches the following example:
Tag | Note |
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type=route | |
route=hiking | walking route |
ref=VF | "Via Francigena" |
name=Via Francigena - French part | |
network=(iwn)(nwn)(rwn)(lwn) | set the network hierarchy based on the mapped route, for example nwn for national routes (Italy, France, etc.), lwn for routes varying to the main route. For information see Walking routes (also hiking and pilgrimage) |
osmc:symbol=red:red:white_stripe:VF:black | |
symbol=black pilgrim on white red flag | description of the signpost |
website=https://www.viefrancigene.org/ | the reference website |
from=* | Place of departure |
to=* | Destination |
wikipedia=Via Francigena | Reference item on wikipedia |
wikidata=Q542830 | Reference item on wikidata |
For the cycle route (see AEVF reference path) each country could have a relationship according to the following example:
Tag | Note |
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type=route | |
route=bicycle | |
ref=VFB | Via Francigena Bike |
name=Via Francigena | |
network=ncn | |
osmc:symbol=white:white:blue_lower:VFB:black | |
symbol=black pilgrim on white blue flag | Description of the signpost |
website=https://www.viefrancigene.org/bicicletta/ | The reference website |
from=* | Place of departure |
to=* | Destination |
wikipedia=fr:Via Francigena | Reference item on wikipedia |
wikidata=Q542830 | Reference item on wikidata |
For the cycle route (see EV5 reference path) each country could have a relationship according to the following example:
Tag | Note |
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type=route | |
route=bicycle | |
ref=EV5 | Euro Velo 5 |
name=Via Romea Francigena - French part | |
network=ncn | |
website=https://en.eurovelo.com/ev5 | The reference website |
from=* | Place of departure |
to=* | Destination |
wikipedia=* | Reference item on wikipedia |
wikidata=Q3060535 | Reference item on wikidata |
Members
Type | Role | Discussion |
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(blank) or 'forward' or 'backward' [1] | the ways making up the route. |
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place_of_worship | Main churches along the way or at stages where are services for pilgrims. |
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information | Information resource for pilgrims see information=* |
Other
Don't forget mapping the amenities (shelter, fountain, drinking water, bench, toilets, pharmacy... amenity=*), shops (shop=*) and other touristic features (hostel, camp, picnic_site, viewpoint... tourism=*) along the way that could have interest for the pilgrims, but WITHOUT including them into the relation.
Via Francigena in different countries (hiking itinerary)
Country | from to |
Status | Relation | Notes |
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England |
Canterbury - Dover | ![]() 100 % |
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France |
Calais - Swiss border | ![]() 90 % |
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There are major discrepancies between the routes from https://www.viefrancigene.org/ and these relations. An update is probably required (as of dec 2020). |
Switzerland |
French border - Italy border | ![]() 100 % |
124582![]() |
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Italy |
Gran San Bernardo - Santa Maria di Leuca | ![]() 100 % |
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Via Romea Francigena (EV5) in different countries (cycle route)
Country | from to |
Status | Relation | Notes |
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Super route |
Canterbury - Rome | ![]() |
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England |
Canterbury - Dover | ![]() 100 % |
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France |
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Belgium |
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Luxembourg |
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Germany |
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Switzerland |
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Italy |
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Links
Notes
- ↑ The destination is Roma. If the way is leading to Roma, chose forward or left blank, otherwise chose backward