When and why did pilgrimages to Rome begin?

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 From Imparare Roma S2E7
Rome, Jerusalem, and Santiago de Compostela have been the most important destinations for Christian pilgrims throughout the centuries. In Rome, in addition to venerating the tombs of the apostles Peter and Paul, they would visit the graves of martyrs and pray before the relics preserved in the Eternal City. Discover the curious customs and the places they visited in Rome.