How do I get a credential for the Via Francigena?

[J Willhaus]

I went into the official website, but it said there was no way that a credential could be shipped to my home address. It does look like we would be able to get credentials in Lucca where we will be starting. How did others from the US get a credential?

 

[andycohn]

The credentials from APOC work just fine on the Via Francigena. We used them from Lake Geneva to Rome. In general, they're much less formal about these things in Italy. Your only other option is to pick one up in Italy at the places identified on AEVF website, but that's a crap shoot since you never can tell when a particular place will be open in Italy. For example ,I've gone to the pilgrim office/ museum in Lucca on four separate occasions and only once was it open.

 

[DJames]

you can get a free one at the cathedral in canterbury.

 

[caminka]

In 2019 you could get the official credenziale in Lucca in the tourist office and the Francigena Entry Point exhibition. This last one is on the east side of the old town and it had an okay display about the VF, plus some cool features like how fast you walk with a backpack, what calories you need for such and such distance etc.

 

[domigee]

you can get a free one at the cathedral in canterbury.

They're starting in Lucca ;-)

 

[DJames]

Detail details. Haha. Yes I made a mistake.

 

[JoroAtanasof]

I went into the official website, but it said there was no way that a credential could be shipped to my home address. It does look like we would be able to get credentials in Lucca where we will be starting. How did others from the US get a credential?

Back in 2019 i bought one from the tourist office right next to Canterbury cathedral .

 

[J Willhaus]

Back in 2019 i bought one from the tourist office right next to Canterbury cathedral .

Thank you, but we are starting in Lucca and live in the US. We won't be in the UK.

Will just get credentials from our American Pilgrims account as mentioned by @andycohn .

 

[DreamWeaver]

I assume the distribution points listed on the official website are still valids

How to get the credential - Via Francigena

Pilgrim credential distribution points You can purchase your Via Francigena pilgrim credential at the following distribution points along the route: Quick selection menu UK Beaney House of Art and Knowledge […]

www.viefrancigene.org

 

[J Willhaus]

I assume the distribution points listed on the official website are still valids

How to get the credential - Via Francigena

Pilgrim credential distribution points You can purchase your Via Francigena pilgrim credential at the following distribution points along the route: Quick selection menu UK Beaney House of Art and Knowledge […]

www.viefrancigene.org

Thanks, I saw these, too.

 

[Vince Rollason]

I went into the official website, but it said there was no way that a credential could be shipped to my home address. It does look like we would be able to get credentials in Lucca where we will be starting. How did others from the US get a credential?

I went into the official website, but it said there was no way that a credential could be shipped to my home address. It does look like we would be able to get credentials in Lucca where we will be starting. How did others from the US get a credential?

Hello
I am on th board of Pilgrims to Rome here in the UK. I will attach a link to our website. You can obtain a credential from us.
Best wishes
Vince

Pilgrims to Rome | The Via Francigena

Pilgrims to Rome is a registered charity that aims to encourage and inform those making a pilgrimage to Rome along the Via Francigena.

pilgrimstorome.org.uk

 

[DreamWeaver]

Hello
I am on th board of Pilgrims to Rome here in the UK. I will attach a link to our website. You can obtain a credential from us.
Best wishes
Vince

Pilgrims to Rome | The Via Francigena

Pilgrims to Rome is a registered charity that aims to encourage and inform those making a pilgrimage to Rome along the Via Francigena.

pilgrimstorome.org.uk

Hi Vince, do you guys ship to south east asia as well?

 

[Harington]

you can get a free one at the cathedral in canterbury.

Not if they're starting in Lucca!

 

[Vince Rollason]

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Hi Vince, do you guys ship to south east asia as well?

Hi. We do ship items from our on line shp[ worldwide. At the checkout stage you can input your details and the shipping cost will be worked out for you. Depending on what you wish to purchase you can then decide if you want to pay this or terminate the transaction. We do not make any profit on shipping costs merely pass them on to the customer. Hope this helps. Vince

 

[bullingtonce]

I went into the official website, but it said there was no way that a credential could be shipped to my home address. It does look like we would be able to get credentials in Lucca where we will be starting. How did others from the US get a credential?

I'm not one hundred percent sure, but I'm told they are available on the black market, but you have to meet the person in a dark alleyway. If you and your family have mafia connections, there is a twenty percent discount. Chuck

 

[Hiking Traveler]

I joined the Confraternity of Pilgrims to Rome and have purchased a couple of credentials that shipped to my home in the USA. Also, I ordered a couple of VF guidebooks for Italian routes from Terre di Mezzo website and they shipped a credential to my home in the USA.

Good luck!

 

[Paul-CH]

I guess one of this points should be good enough to get your credentials.

• Museo della Cattedrale of Lucca, piazza Antelminelli 5, 55100 Lucca. Ph.+39 0583 490530, segreteria@museocattedralelucca.it
  Opening: mon-sun 10:00am-6:00pm in summer; mon-fri 10:00am-2:00pm and sat-sun 10:00am-6:00pm in winter
• Via Francigena Entry Point of Lucca, via dei Bacchettoni 8, 55100 Lucca. Ph. +39 334 1046719, info@viafrancigenaentrypoint.eu
  Opening: wed-sun 3-6:00pm (summer).
  Available here the official guide “La Via Francigena. 1000km a piedi dal Gran San Bernardo a Roma”, R.Ferraris, ed. Terre di Mezzo
• Tourist Center of Lucca, piazzale Ricasoli 203, 55100 Lucca. Ph. +39 0583 494401, mob. +39 338 8213952, info@touristcenterlucca.com Opening: 9:30am-7:00pm