Did you know that the first Holy Year was celebrated in 1300? In this video, we’ll explore how and why the Jubilee was established, a tradition that turned Rome into the main destination for millions of pilgrims.
Since ancient times, believers traveled to pray at the tombs of Saints Peter and Paul, to venerate the martyrs, and to admire the relics preserved in the Eternal City.
After the first Jubilee, pilgrimages increased dramatically: discover where pilgrims entered Rome, which sacred sites they visited, and how they faced the dangers of the journey to obtain indulgences and special graces.