The “Saint Paul’s Footsteps European Cultural Route” was developed by the European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation (EGTC) under the initiative “In the Footsteps of St. Paul, the Apostle of the Nations”. This cultural route spans across Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Spain, and Malta. It draws inspiration from similar religious and pilgrimage routes within the Council of Europe, such as the Santiago de Compostela Pilgrim Routes in North Portugal, the Route of Saint Olav Ways in West Sweden, and the Via Francigena in Lazio Region. The project aims to comprehensively document and celebrate the preaching and legacy of St. Paul, filling a gap in European Cultural Routes. Notably, it received the Joint 1st Prize in the ECTN Awards for Sustainable Cultural Tourism 2022, recognizing its significance. 

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