La Storta
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La Storta is the 51st zona of the Italian capital city, Rome. It is identified by the initials Z. LI and falls within the boundaries of Municipio XV.
The Cathedral of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, along the Via Cassia in La Storta
The chapel of Saint Ignatius
Via Francigena
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The Via Francigena, also known as Francisca or Romea, is an ancient itinerary and pilgrimage route running from the cathedral city of Canterbury in England, through France and Switzerland, to Rome and
La Storta
…or 'bent') refers to a series of curves that the Via Cassia makes through the settlement. During the Middle Ages the locality was positioned along the Via Francigena, and was specifically mentioned as being a stop on the itinerary of Sigeric the Serious during his journey to Rome to accept the pallium as archbishop…
Sign showing the path near Ivrea, Piedmont
Various Via Francigena signposts in Italy
The Via Francigena crossing the Massif de Saint Thierry, Champagne
Pilgrims to Rome carved in a relief, Fidenza Cathedral (late twelfth century)