Italy is enriched with two new Cultural Itineraries recognized by the Council of Europe. Both "St. Francis’ Way" and "Romea Strata" have, in fact, obtained the important certification by the Governing Council of the continental body to which, together with 41 other member states, Italy adheres with the Ministry of Culture. "Romea Strata", headquartered in Italy (Vicenza), is an ancient pilgrimage route traveled by Central and Eastern European travelers that connected the Baltic Sea to Rome via Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, the Czech Republic and Austria. A journey that has, since time immemorial, represented a point of union between East and West. The itinerary was grafted onto the ancient Amber Road that from the Baltic through Rome reached the Mediterranean. The "St. Francis’ Way", headquartered in Italy (Assisi), is an ancient itinerary inspired by the spiritual legacy and cultural dialogue of St. Francis according to the three major strands of his legacy: scientific studies (botany, theology, etc.) through a network of Franciscan universities; the heritage of architectural cultural heritage; and the Franciscan paths. The Council of Europe's recognition comes in the year leading up to the appointment of 2026, when the eighth centenary of St. Francis' death will be celebrated.