San Marino hosts the International Forum on Pilgrimage and Walking Tourism

This morning, 3 June 2026, the International Forum on Walking and Pilgrimage Tourism, "From Destination to Meaning: Spiritual Tourism Today," was held at the Teatro Titano in the Republic of San Marino. The event was promoted by the Secretariat of State for Tourism of the Republic of San Marino in collaboration with the Diocese of San Marino-Montefeltro.

The Forum it presents itself as a harbinger of an important opportunity for discussion on the contemporary value of walks and pilgrimages, which are increasingly recognized today as tools for personal growth, territorial valorization, sustainability and authentic promotion of territories, as well as a significant driving force for the economy and the promotion of the country.

Among the highlights of the event, part of the program celebrating the eighth centenary of the death of Saint Francis, was the keynote address by His Excellency Monsignor Rino Fisichella, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, entitled "Religious Tourism: Contemplation of Beauty." The address offered a reflection on the profound meaning of the spiritual journey as an opportunity for encounter, dialogue, and rediscovery of the cultural and human identity of places.

The series of scheduled activities continued with a round table discussion featuring distinguished guests from the institutional, cultural, publishing, and associative worlds.

Speakers included Davide Rondoni, philosopher, writer, and President of the National Committee for the Celebrations of the Eighth Centenary of the Death of Saint Francis of Assisi; Miriam Giovanzana of Terre di Mezzo, who presented the book "Il Paese dei Cammini" (The Country of the Walks); Monica Valeri, Religious Tourism Project Leader for APT Emilia-Romagna; Francesco Boggi, co-founder of the Cammini d'Italia community; Raffaella Rossi, Director of the Saint Francis Way; Massimo Feruzzi, Advisor to the Secretariat of State for Tourism; and Fabrizio Leggio, Councilor for Tourism for the Municipality of Assisi.
The meeting was moderated by RAI journalist Eva Crosetta, host of the program "Sulla Via di Damasco" (On the Road to Damascus).

Federico Pedini Amati - Secretary of State for Tourism
"The country intends to invest increasingly in a tourism offering capable of combining spirituality, authenticity, and territorial valorization, continuing a long-standing commitment to strengthening San Marino's identity as a quality and significant destination."