Every Pilgrim's Guide to Rome - Softcover

Walsh, Michael

 
9781848256187: Every Pilgrim's Guide to Rome

Synopsis

In addition to being one of the worlds most enthralling cities, Rome, with its 900 churches and shrines, has been a major pilgrimage destination for over 1500 years and continues to draw millions of pilgrims today. This unique travel companion gives a brief history of Christian Rome and tells the story of its pilgrimage tradition. It offers an in-depth guide to the Eternal Citys principal Christian sites including:

  • St Peters and other basilicas
  • Relics of the nativity and passion
  • Memorials of the saints
  • The catacombs
  • Pilgrim excursions from Rome
Illustrated throughout with photographs and maps, and conveniently pocket sized for ease of use.

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About the Author

Michael Walsh is a prominent Catholic writer and historian. His numerous books include the Conclave and The Cardinals.

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