Religious tourism

Paths, shrines and places of the spirit: a journey through faith, art and history in Emilia-Romagna

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Emilia-Romagna is a land of faith and culture, crisscrossed by ancient pilgrimage routes and custodian of abbeys, parish churches, convents nestled in picturesque inland villages and sanctuaries of extraordinary historical and artistic value.

From the Po to the Apennines, religious tourism offers experiences that interweave spirituality, art, nature and centuries-old traditions and that go. beyond the main city cathedrals.

A widespread heritage that welcomes pilgrims and travelers to discover the symbolic places of European devotion and history.

If you were not able to visit during the Jubilee year today may be the right opportunity to discover an unusual and spiritual Emilia-Romagna, rich in traditions and millenary places of worship.

From large shrines to small hermitages, Emilia-Romagna offers a wide range of itineraries for pilgrims and those wishing to rediscover the local religious heritage.

The routes pass through historic villages and breathtaking landscapes, providing a unique experience between spirituality and beauty.

Nonantola (MO), Interno Abbazia di San Silvestro,
Nonantola (MO), Interior Abbey of San Silvestro | Credit: APT Servizi Archives

Numerous activities are on offer: from visits to parish churches, monasteries, convents, sanctuaries and abbeys to excursions along the cammini, from urban trekking (also in the company of 4-legged friends) to exhibitions and tastings of ancient monastic recipes.

To learn more about and discover this hidden side of the region, and for those planning a pilgrimage we recommend:

Be inspired by the spiritual richness of Emilia-Romagna and organize your own religious tourist itinerary in Emilia-Romagna: culture, faith and tradition are waiting for you!

Forlì (FC), Abbazia San Mercuriale Codigoro (FE), Abbazia di Pomposa Ravenna, Basilica di San Vitale Bobbio (PC), Abbazia di San Colombano, il cortile del Refettorio

Last update 03/03/2026
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