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From Piazza Sempione, we set off again from the Church of the Holy Guardian Angels.
The first eight kilometres take you around the outskirts of the city, along Via di Monte Argentario, Viale Adriatico and Via della Bufalotta, Rome's main thoroughfares. As you will always walk on the pavement in this stretch, there is no shortage of opportunities for refreshment and a break along the way.
In the second part of the Way of St Francis, you pass through the rural landscapes of the Agro Romano, the countryside surrounding Rome. The path takes you through the Marcigliana Nature Reserve, where you can still see the remains of Crustumerium, one of the oldest protohistoric settlements in Lazio. According to the official website of the Marcigliana Nature Reserve, "Leaving behind the stress of city traffic, you enter an area with an ancient agricultural vocation that has magically remained unchanged. A corner of the Agro Romano that helps us see a better future, where we can satisfy the need for light and air by enjoying the wonderful landscapes and ancient history."
On leaving the Reserve, take a moment to admire the view, which on clear days allows you to see the full extent of the Eternal City and the Dome of St Peter's.
The trail continues through the countryside as far as the entrance to the town of Monterotondo, where it ends opposite the town's cathedral.
A stroll through the historic centre is very pleasant.
