The Via Romea Nonantolana rediscovers a historic path that for more than 12 centuries linked northern Italy and Central Europe with Rome, across the Po Valley and the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines.

The high point of the route has always been the Abbey of Nonantola which, together with Cluny and Canterbury, was among the most important and powerful Benedictine abbeys in Europe, an obligatory stopping place for popes, emperors, armies, merchants and above all pilgrims.

The pilgrim and wayfarer of the 21st century arrive in our territory today via the “Nonantolana-Longobarda” Romea Strata, which connects the Alpine passes of Brennero and Tarvisio to the Po and Nonantola. From here you can choose the western route towards Modena and Castelnuovo, then climb up to Castelvetro, Levizzano, Ospitaletto, Pavullo and finally reach Fanano, or opt for the eastern route, towards San Cesario and its beautiful Romanesque parish church, and then join the Romea Strata route at Spilamberto.

Discover all the stages by clicking on the link www.viaromeanonantolana.org

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