Paths, the Southern Via Francigena a model of accessibility
The project "For a Southern Via Francigena accessible to all" funded by the Ministry of Tourism to enhance slow, sustainable tourism and villages is nearing completion.
The Italian Ministry of Tourism is funding a project to make the Via Francigena del Sud more accessible. The 120km stretch between Lecce and Santa Maria di Leuca, which includes 5 stages, is being improved through a collaboration between the Comune di Poggiardo, the Associazione Europea delle Vie Francigene (AEVF), and the Associazione Mollare Mai.
The project includes mapping critical points, georeferencing the route and services, maintenance work, and the development of augmented and virtual reality tools. The initiative aims to promote slow and sustainable tourism, and is part of the national strategy to support the Via Francigena's UNESCO World Heritage candidacy. A conference on accessible tourism will take place in Poggiardo from September 23-25.
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