The Romea Strata is a cultural route of the council of Europe

The recognition celebrates shared European heritage and strengthens bridges between nations in accordance with the certification criteria contained in Resolution CM/Res (2023)2 of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe. Image: AERS. The Governing Board of the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe in Luxembourg has officially certified […]

The Role of Transnational Pilgrimage Routes in Territorial Governance: A PhD thesis research based on the rurAllure project

By Maria Laura Gasparini European pilgrimages. Pixabay Pilgrimage routes have experienced a global resurgence, attracting not only religious travellers but also those interested in slow and outdoor tourism. These routes provide opportunities to explore new places, engage with local communities, and appreciate cultural and natural heritage. As 90% of these routes pass through rural areas […]

Integrating Rural Heritage into Pilgrimage Tourism: Strategies for Sustainable Development

Group with Backpacks Walking on the Way of St James Towards Galicia, Spain. Burkard Meyendriesch. The article “Towards a Methodology of Good Practices for Heritage-Led Rural Regeneration: From the Main Paths to the Surrounding Areas,” (Download) published in Cities (2025), explores heritage-based rural regeneration in areas near pilgrimage routes. Written by María Andrade Suárez, Estefanía López Salas, Iria […]