Concluding your Romea Strata journey in Rome is a moment of profound spiritual significance for every pilgrim. Reaching St. Peter’s Basilica, the heart of Christianity, represents the final stage of a pilgrimage that traverses territories, cultures, and histories.
Your arrival in Rome along the Romea Strata culminates in a solemn moment: entering St. Peter’s Basilica. To best welcome pilgrims, a dedicated entrance has been established: the Prayer Path (Percorso Oranti), designed to ensure smooth and spiritually focused access.
The Worshippers’ Entrance is located in St. Peter’s Square. To reach it, you will pass through Via di Porta Angelica, where you must go through security checks. From there, by following the signs for the Prayer Path, pilgrims can directly enter the reserved reception area, bypassing tourist queues.
The Pilgrim Welcome Point is situated in the right wing of the Basilica, directly opposite the stairs leading to the portico. Here, Romea Strata volunteers are ready to welcome walkers, offering essential services: you can leave your backpack, use the restrooms, and receive useful information. This is also where you can request your Testimonium, the parchment that attests to the completion of your pilgrimage
Want to become a volunteer? Email us at info@romeastrata.it
Contacts:
Access is free and follows the Basilica’s opening hours: daily from 6:50 AM to 6:40 PM. For any needs, the Basilica’s Welcome Office is available by email at accoglienza@fsp.va or by phone at +39 06 6982 (switchboard).
The Testimonium is an official certificate that attests to the completion of your pilgrimage devotionis causa (for devotional reasons) to the tomb of St. Peter. It is issued by the Vatican Basilica to those who have travelled at least:
The document is issued at the Basilica’s Pilgrim Welcome Point, after verification of the pilgrim’s credential with the stamps collected during the journey. To learn more about the procedures, requirements, and significance of the Testimonium, visit the dedicated Testimonium page.
Contacts for Info and Bookings:
Mail: accoglienza@fsp.va
Tel. +39 06 6982
Every day at 6:00 PM, St. Peter’s Basilica celebrates the Pilgrim’s Mass: a moment of thanksgiving and reflection for those who have completed their journey to Rome.
For Information:
Mail: ufficioparrocchiale@basilicasanpietro.va
Phone: +39 06 69883462 | +39 06 69883731
After concluding their pilgrimage at St. Peter’s Basilica, pilgrims can embark on an additional experience within the city: the Extra Mile. This is a spiritual, artistic, and cultural itinerary that winds through the six national churches representing the countries traversed by the Romea Strata.
This is a less touristy, more authentic route through the hidden streets of Rome. It’s an opportunity to continue your inner journey, away from the crowds, discovering a spiritual and tranquil Rome.
