**Via Sancti Martini** (The Way of Saint Martin) is a Cultural Route of the Council of Europe connecting pilgrimage sites associated with Saint Martin of Tours (c. 316–397), the Roman soldier who became Bishop of Tours and one of the most venerated saints of medieval Christendom. The route traces Martin's life journey from his birthplace in Szombathely, Hungary, through Italy, and across France to Tours, where he served as bishop and where his tomb became one of the great pilgrimage destinations of medieval Europe. The route passes through numerous towns and cities that preserve Martin's memory, including Paray-le-Monial in Burgundy. **Route Information:**
- **Start:** Szombathely, Hungary - **End:** Tours, France - **Length:** Approximately 2,500 km - **Countries:** Hungary, Italy, France - **Council of Europe designation:** 2005
**Key Stops:**
- Szombathely (Hungary) – Martin's birthplace - Pavia (Italy) – Where Martin was raised - Tours (France) – Martin's episcopal see and burial place - Candes-Saint-Martin (France) – Where Martin died
**Website:** [culturerouteofstmartin.com](http://culturerouteofstmartin.com/)
