Stage 2 - from Monte Sacro to Monterotondo - La Via di Francesco

From Piazza Sempione, we set off again from the church of the Angeli Custodi (Guardian Angels). The first 8 km are in the outskirts of the city, along Via Monte Argentario, Viale Adriatico and Via della Bufalotta, important arterial roads of the city. Always walk on the pavement and there are numerous places to stop for refreshments and dining along the way. In the second part of St Francis' Way, you cross through the landscapes of the Agro Romano (Roman countryside).You enter into the Marcigliana Nature Reserve, in which there are the remains of the Crustumerium, one of the most ancient protohistorical settlements in the Lazio region. As indicated on the official website of the Marcigliana Nature Reserve “Having left the stress of the city traffic behind, you enter into a territory with an ancient agricultural vocation, which has magically remained unchanged".It is an example of the Agro Romano countryside that contributes to a vision of a desirable future, where the need for air and light can be satisfied, while enjoying its charming landscapes and its ancient history”. After leaving the Reserve, stop to admire the landscape that, on a clear day, allows you to admire the full dimension of the Eternal City and St Peter's Dome. The journey continues on in the countryside as far as the entrance to the little town of Monterotondo, where the route ends in front of the town's Cathedral. You can take a very pleasant walk through the old town centre.