The Fabbrica di San Pietro is the Vatican institution that for over five centuries has been responsible for the maintenance, preservation and promotion of St Peter’s Basilica. Guardian of an unparalleled artistic and spiritual heritage, it fosters restoration, craftsmanship training and research, ensuring the conservation and transmission of this universal symbol of Christianity.
Innovative management of the final destination in Rome
In cooperation with the Fabbrica di San Pietro, the Romea Strata has designed an innovative and comprehensive management of the final destination in Rome, turning pilgrims’ arrival into a meaningful experience of welcome and discovery.
1. Welcome dedicated to Romeas pilgrims
For pilgrims reaching Rome a dedicated route has been created to guide them from St Peter’s Square directly into the Basilica. Reserved for credential-holding pilgrims, this special access makes the entrance smoother and preserves the symbolic value of arrival, turning it into a recognisable and meaningful moment.
2. Stable volunteer service for reception
During the Jubilee, a volunteer service was launched to support not only the dedicated access route but the entire reception of pilgrims arriving at St Peter’s. Young people and adults from across Italy, trained by the Romea Strata team, accompany pilgrims into the Basilica, provide information, check credentials and issue the final Testimonium.
3. Going the extra mile and walking proposals on the destination
The reception in the Basilica is enriched by several digital and printed materials created by the Romea Strata team. The first resource available is the Extra Mile, a Roman itinerary designed to rediscover the European dimension of the route. Additional urban paths have also been developed to help pilgrims explore the spiritual, historical and artistic aspects of the destination.
4. Observatory of Romea pilgrims
The collaboration with the Fabbrica also includes the Pilgrims Observatory, which gathers and analyses data collected by volunteers as walkers reach the Basilica. This work helps to better understand pilgrims’ origins, motivations and needs, offering valuable insights for improving services and future planning.
