Amiens 3 Stages leg. 7. From Amiens to Abervile 4. Stages leg. 10. From Ab. to Mountrell 4 Stages leg. 10. From Mount to Bulloine 3 Stages leg. 7. From Bull to Callis 3 Stages leg. 7. From Callis to Dover by Sea m. 22. From Dover to Canterbury m. 14. From Canterbury to Settingborow m. 12. From Settingborow to Rochester m. 12. From Rochest to Dertford m. 12. From Dertford to London m. 12. From Paris to London by the way of Rye From Paris to Pontwaize 3 Stages leg. 7. From Pontw to Mennie 3 Stages leg. 7. From Mannie to Eque 3 Stages leg. 7. From Eque to Rhoan leg. 6. From Rhoan to Tote leg. 6. From Tote to Deepe leg. 6. From Deepe in Normandy by Sea to Rye leg. 30. From Rye to the Redhouse m. 18. From the Redhouse to Cheapstead m. 18. From Cheapstead to London m. 18. The Preface to the Reader OBserve diligent Reader thou that wouldest travell and desirest to know the Road way through all Christendome that in this small volume I have described and named the most part of all the stages now in use throughout most parts of the world commonly called in Italian Posta per posta viz. that is to say from stage to stage and from place to place with the distance of the miles from the one to the other with the names of the Cities Lordships Castles Markets towns and Innes where the postouses are kept in Italy and out of Italy France Spaine Portugall Flanders Vienna and Germany Kingdome of Naples Messina Puglia and the land of Otranto and divers other parts in Italy and Christendome beginning at the City of Rome and from thence from place to place as this Booke doth set forth whereunto is added an Index or Table for the Reader or curious Traveller with more ease to finde out the said places which is a thing very pleasant for those that desires to know the Road-wâ—yes thorowout Christendome and much more pâ—ofitable and necessary for him that shall make use hereof in his travell as also by the reading hereof he shall finde divers remarkable notes and observations of the chief and principall Cities of Italy and other Countreyes THE STAGES AND POSTS FROM ROME TO BOLONIABY THE WAY OF SIENA AND FLORENCE Note Reader that the Originall of this Book being fiâ—st Printed in Italian begins the Stages from Rome to all other places Therefore now we begin at Rome FRom Rome to Isola the first Stage which is but an Inn M. 9. From thence to Baccano a Village m. 7. Then to Mounterosia Vi lage m. 6. Ronciglione a Castle m. 8. Viterbo a Citie m. 10. Montefiascone an ancient Citie m. 8. St Lawrence a Castle m. 9. Ponte-centino a Vil. m. 8. Paglia a Village m. 9. Scala an Inn m. 8. Torineri a Village m. 8. Lusignano a Castle m. 8. Siena a Citie m. 8. Stagia a Castle m. 9. Tavernelle a Village m. 8. St Cassiano a Castle m. 8. Florence a Citie m. 9. Vaglia or good Fountaine an Inn m. 9. Scarpiera a Castle m. 8. Rifreddo a Village m. 7. Pietra mala a Village m. 7. Lojano a Village m. 8. Pianora a Village m. 8. Bologna the chiefest Citie in Romania in Italy m. 9. Numb. of Stages 24. Another Rode or Post way from Rome to Bollonia through the Province of Romania FIrst to Prima Porta an Inne m. 7. Then to Castelnovo a Castle m. 7. Then to Rignano a Castle m. 7. Then to Civita castellana a Citie m. 9. Here is a Ferry over to passe the River Tibur Then to Otricoli a Castle m. 8. Narni a City m. 7. Terni a City m. 7. Strettura an Inn. m. 8. Proto Castello m. 7. Santo Horatio an Inne m. 8. Ponte centesimo a Village m. 8. Nocera a Citie m. 7. Gualdo a Castle m. 8. Sigillo a Castle m. 7. Lâ— Sceggia a Castle m. 7. Cantiano a Castle m. 8. Aâ—qua lagna a Village m. 8. Urbino a Citie m. 7. Foglia an Inne m. 8. Moâ—tâ—fiore a Castle m. 8. Coriano a Castle m. 8. Rimini a Citie m. 10. Sanignano a Cast. m. 9. Cosena a City m. 10. Furli a Citie m. 10. Faeâ—za a Citie m. 10. Imola a Citie m. 10. Saâ— Nicolo a Castle m. 10. Bologna a Citie m. 9. Number 29. Another Rode from Rome to Trent and Brussels in Flanders by the way of Augusta and Spira two Cities in Germany FIrst to Isola an Inne m. 9. Then to Baccano m. 7. Then to Mounterosi a Village m. 6. Ronciglione a Castle m. 8. Viterbo a Citie m. 10. Montefiascone a Citie m. 8. San Lorenzo a Castle m. 9. Ponte Centino a Village m. 8. Paglia a Village having a River running by it m. 8. Scala an Inne m. 8. Tornieri a Village m. 8. Lusignano a Castle m. 8. Siena a Citie m. 8. Stagia a Castle m. 9. Tavernelle a Village m. 8. St Cassiano a Castle m. 9. Florenâ—a a Citie m. 8. Vaglia or good Fountaine an Inne m. 9. Scarperia a Castle m. 8. Rifredo a Village m. 7. Pietra mala a Village m. 7. Loiano a Village m. 8. Pianora a Village m. 8. Bologna a Citie m. 7. Lavino a Village m. 9. Crocetta a Village m. 10. Bon Porto an Inne m. 9. Here to passe a Ferry Then to San Martino Village m. 8. Concordia a Village m. 9. Alpo an Inne m. 9. Here to passe a Ferry Then to San Benedetto a Priory m. 12. Mantona a most beautifull Citie m. 10. Rover bella a Village m. 12. Castel novo a Castle m. 9. Volarni a Village m. 9. Albo or Alborghetto Vil. m. 10. Rovere a Castle m. 10. Trento a Citie m. 12. This Citie divides Italy and Germany wherof half to Italy and halfe to Germany wherein the Councell of Trent was kept Then to San Michele a Vil. Leg. 2. Egna a Castle l. 2. Bronzollo l. 2. Bolsan and Ket a Towne and a most beautifull place in regard of the scituation l. 3. Vernol or Chelcheles a Villages l. 1. Colmar a Village l. 2. Brenaxon a Citie l. 2. Montifol or Metibolstecia l. 2. Sterzingh a faire Cast. l. 2. Montagna a or Prenner a village leg. 2. Stonack a village leg. 1. Mattera or Semporech an Inne leg. 3. Isporch a city leg. 2. Retuan an Inne leg. 3. Menigen or Parvisi a village leg. 3. Forestan a Castle leg. 3. Larmes a village leg. 3. Esperge or Chiusa an Inne leg. 2. Fiessâ—u a Castle leg. 2. Forstat an Inne leg. 2. Purch a town leg. 1. Tiessen a towne leg. 1. Vilfach a towne leg. 3. Mercausen a towne leg. 3. Augusta or Aspurgh a city leg. 3. Urbach a towne leg. 3. Sepach a towne leg. 3. Gempug a towne leg. 3. â—ligen or Eligen a town l. 2. Eberstat a towne leg. 3. Alestat a Castle leg. 7. Ebarspack a village leg. 2 â—erranc a Towne leg. 2. Consta a Towne leg. 2 Niztigen a towne leg. 3. Cintungh a towne leg. 2. Brussâ—ll a village leg. 3. Renhausen and
from Genoua to Savona First to Votri a village m. 10 Then to Rensani a village m. 5 Vanrrzze a village m. 8 Savona a city m. 7 Number 4. Stage from Genoua to Barzellona in Spain First to Votri a village m. 10 Then to Renzani a village m. 5 Vanrazze a village m. 8 Savona a city m. 7 Caliare a town m. 10 Pri a castle m. 8 Segne a town m. 9 Mondani a town m. 9 Margherita a town m. 6 Cuni a city m. 8 Borgo a village m. 8 Rocca Sparviera a castl m. 5 Demone a castle m. 5 Vinai a town m 6 Sambucco a town m. 8 Bercies a town m. 7 Here you begin to go over the mountain of Argentera Then to Larce a town m. 8 Ciatteâ—laâ— a town m. 8 Barzellonâ—tâ—a a fair Market town m. 9 â—â—â—laus a town m. 6 Losset a town m. 7 Here endâ— the Dukedom of Savoy and ye enter into that part of France called Provenza Then to Briola a town m. 7 Bellâ— sarre a town m. 10 Metta an Inne m. 7 Nizzari a town m. 7 Sesteron a city m. 8 Malafogaccia a village m. 9 Saint Stefano a village m. 9 Hosternovo an Inne leg. 2 Verera an Inne leg. 3 Gignach an Inne leg. 2 Zatte a castle leg. 3 Boimete a castle leg. 3 Here begins the County of Avignione which is the Popes Then to Bâ—stida an Inne leg. 3 Commun a castle leg. 3 Avignione a city leg. 3 Saliers a town leg. 3 Serignach a town leg 2 Vimes a fair Market town leg. 3 Aucciao a town leg. 2 Lunell a castle leg. 2 Colombier an Inne leg. 3 Mompâ—lier a city leg. 2 Gigiam a town leg. 4 Loppian a town leg. 3 San Turberi a castle leg. 3 Pares a castle leg. 3 Barea an Inne leg. 2 Narbona a city leg. 2 Villa falsa a town leg. 2 Fitou a town leg. 2 Sarsas a castle leg. 4 Here begins Spain Then to Perpignian a city leg. 4 Bolon a town leg. 4 Losternovo an Inne leg. 4 Bascara a town leg. 4 Girona a city leg. 4 Casa Blanca an Inne leg. 2 Ropita an Inne leg. 4 San Siloni a town leg. 4 Rocca a towne l. 4 Moncada an Inne l. 2 Barcellona a city l. 2 Numb. 62. Stage from Genoua to Lions in France First to Pontedecimo a village m. 7 Then to Burgo a village m. 8 Ottuggro a castle m. 6 Cavi a castle m. 6 Basalucci a towne m. 6 Alexandria della Paglia a city m. 9 Felizzano a castle m. 8 Aste a city m. 9 Bellote a castle m. 6 Poerino a towne m. 8 Moncallere a castle m. 8 Turino a city m. 4 Rinoli a castle m. 6 Santo Ambrosio a castle m. 8 Grori a castle m. 8 Sure a faire market towne m. 7 Nonarese a village and this village is the foot of the mountaine called Montsenis m. 4 Montagna an Inne m. 6 Luneborgo a towne m. 6 Occey a towne l. 2 Santo Andrea a castle l. 3 Santo Michele a castle l. 2 Santo Giovan de Moriana a city l. 2 Cianbra a towne l. 2 Argentino a village l. 2 Bronova a towne l. 2 Momilian a castle l. 2 Ciamberi a city l. 3 Gabellette an Inne l. 3 Pontebonnesin a village l. 3 Torre de Pin a towne l. 3 Borgone a castle l. 2 Volpehera a castle l. 3 Santo Lorenzo a town l. 2 Lion a city l. 3 Numb. 35. Stage from Bologna to Milano First to Samoggia a village m. 10 Then to Modena a city m. 10 Marzala an Inne m. 7 Reggio a city m. 8 Maggion an Inne m. 7 Perma a city m. 8 Lastes Ghelfo a castle m. 8 Burgo Santo Domino a castle m. 7 Fiorenzuola a castle m. 8 Pontenuro an Inne m. 7 Piacenza a city m. 8 Zorlesco a village m. 12 Lodi a city m. 20 Marignano a castle m. 10 Milano a city m. 10 Numb. 15. Stage from Bolognain Italy to Lions in France by the way of Germany and Switzerlend First to Funo a castle m. 2 Then to Santo Pietro Casale m. 9 Poggio an Inne m. 9 Ferrara a city m. 9 Fiesco a castle m. 10 Lendenara a castle m. 10 Legnagho Doppio a castle m. 18 Pozzo Doppia an Inne m. 1 Somma Compagna an Inne m. 10 Peschera a market towne m. 2 Lunara a castle m. 10 Brescia Doppia a famous city m. 10 Ise a great castle m. 5 Here you passe over a great lake Besogne Doppia a great towne m. 15 Bree Doppia a great town m. 18 Edobo Doppian a great towne m. 16 Briglia an Inne m. 10 Tirane Doppia a great towne m. 20 Poschiano Doppia a great Inne m. 20 Here you passe over the mountaine of Berlina Ponte-rafino Doppia a very great towne m. 20 Ponte-camoras Doppia a very great towne m. 20 Here you passe the mountaine of Albara Borgnes a towne m. 12 Lanzi a towne m. 12 Badia or Monasterio a town m. 12 Cuere a city l. 3 Ponte de Reno a town l. 2 Monfeltro a towne l. 2 Valdestat Doppia a great towne l. 4 Here you passe the lake Vesa a towne l. 3 Smerch a towne l. 3 Medolti a town l. 3 Sorich a great market town l. 4 Torre a towne l. 3 Bada a towne l. 3 Lanspurc a towne l. 4 Varsa a towne l. 4 Ron a little towne l. 2 Otter a towne l. 4 Salorne a towne l. 4 Butro a towne l. 4 Arbech a towne l. 3 Morat a towne l. 3 Paglierna a towne l. 4 Medan a market towne l. 4 Momprine a towne l. 4 Lussana a great market towne l. 4 Liman a towne l. 3 Ugnon a towne l. 3 Signi a towne l 3 Cologne a towne l. 3 Santo Germano a towne l. 3 Ciardo a towne l. 3 Santo Mares l. 3 Monluello a great market towne l. 4 Lions a city l. 4 Numb. 55. Stage from Piasenza to Voghera First to Rottofreddi a village m. 7 Then to Castel Santo Gionanni a a castle m. 7 Stradella a village m. 8 Schiatezo a castle m. 7 Voghera a caslte m. 6 Numb. 5. Stage from Milano to Venetia by the way of Mantoa First to Marignano a castle m. 20 Then to Lodi a city m. 10 Zorleaco a towne m. 10 Pizigiton a castle m. 10 Cremona a City m. 12 Casa de la Bona Voglia an Inne m. 10 Santo Giacomo ad Opio an Inne m. 9 Mercaria a Castle m. 12 Castelluco a Castle m. 8 Mantoua a city m. 10 Stella an In m. 13 Sangonetto a town m. 12 Bevilaqua an In m. 10 Montagnan a great market town m. 6 Padoua a city m. 18 Venice and by water m. 25 Numb. 17. Stage from Milano to Venetia by the way of Brescia First to Casa nova an Inne m. 8 Then to Cassiano a castle m. 12 Martinengo a town m. 10 Coray a town m. 10 Brescia a city m. 10 Ponte de San Marco an Inne m. 10 Rivoltella an Inne m. 2 Castell novo a castle m. 9 Then to Verona a City miles 12
beginning the 15 day of August and continueth 24 dayes Another Faire at Cartagironâ— beginning the 24 day of October and continueth 15 dayes Another Faire at Piazza beginning the 28 day of October and continueth 8. dayes Another Faire at Castro Giâ—nane beginning the 13 day of November and continueth 15 dayes Another Faire at Sarragozza beginning the 13 day of December and continueth 15 dayes Another Faire at Palermo beginning the first day of May and continueth 15 dayes Foure Faires in the Iland of Cyprus THe first Faire at Chilaco beginning the 29 day of December and continues 3 dayes Another Faire at San Demetrio begins the 26 of October and continues 3 dayes Another Faire at San Giorgio beginning the 2 day of November and continues 3 dayes Another Faire at S. Nicholas beginning the 6 of December and continues 3 dayes A relation or discription of the City of Rome and the seven Principall Churches HAving in all the sequell of this booke discribed the places townes cities churches relickes and other remarkable things I should wrong my selfe and all the world might blame me if in some part I should not descrie and write something of the Mother city of the world or Mundi Caput Rome Wherefore with that brevity that may be granted me I say that Rome was Founded by Romulus Remus and it is now called Rome Capâ—â— Mundi Because it hath already mastered all the world and it hath beene farre bigger than it is at this present and thorow the midst thereof runneth a pleasant River called Tiber by the which is brought all necessaries for the sustenance of mankinde and other commodities to a place called Ripa where there doth arrive divers ships from divers parts and Regions of the world richly laden and if Rome were deprived of this same River but for the space of three Moneths it would be starved and there would bee no abode or abiding therein considering the great court and traine of the Pope Cardinals Dukes and Princes Marquesses and Earles Archbishops Bishops Barons and Abbots Embassadors of all Christians Princes all which and a great number of Gentry and Commonalty besides an infinite number of Abbies Monasteries Colledges and religious Houses all which by reason of the benefit of the said River Tibur doe live cheap and plentifully as it is daily seene besides the city is endowed with all commodities pleasures and delights that this world can afford which I leave to the judgement of him that hath seene it or shall see it And amongst all the notable and remarkable things of the said city There are seven principall Churches the first is called S. Iohn Laterano which in former times was the Pallace of the Popes of Rome and it stands upon Mount Celeo and was built by Constantine the Great being by him endowed with great revenewes and riches and all the court and people of Rome beare a great devotion and reverence to that Church the first Sonday of Lent It being their first Stage of pilgrimage where they gaine infinite Pardons and Indulgences This church was burnt by the enimies of the Sea of Rome wherein there was an infinite company of rediculous relicks of Saints Amongst the rest saith my Author was the head of Pancratio a Martyr which head for the space of three dayes did nothing but runne blood and could not be burnt with the rest of the relicks which still remaines Likewise in the same church there is the back bone of S. Lawrence also the milke and haire of our blessed Ladie and the very Garment and shirt that shee made for our Saviour As also the heads of the glorious Apostles S. Peter and S. Paul And before the high Altar of the said church there are foure hollow Pillars richly wrought being filled with holy earth brought from Ierusalem with divers other relicks and great Devotions which for brevitie sake I omit besides the infinite Pardons and Indulgences which are continually granted to those that visit the said church and especiall the Pardons which are granted every Saturday to those that visit the same The second church is S. Petrâ— in Vaticano joyning unto it is the Popes Pallace and residence which formerly was kept at S. Iohn a Latteranes which for to discribe at large would take up a whole volumne there be such variety of Courts Galleries and Gardens that a man can scarce view it in a whole day And the like Library is not in the Christian world In the church The Station is the day of the Epiphanie the first and fifth Sonday in Lent and all the Frydayes in March all which dayes there are infinite Indulgences Pardons granted to those that shall visit the said church There is also in the said church seven Altars which serve in stead of the seven Churches for those that are not able to visit the rest which seven Altars have the same Pardons and Indulgences that the same churches have There are also saith my Authour bodies of many Saints amongst the rest is the head of S. Andrew the Apostle and under one of the Altars which is the Altar of S. Andrew lies halfe his body as also halfe of the body of S. Paul and at the going in of the said church at the right hand neare unto the holy gate or Porta Sancta is kept that holy and miraculous hand-kerchiefe which hath the true stamp and figure of our Saviour which he left at the same time in the hand-kerchiefe when hee carried the Crosse to Mount Calvary There is also the iron of the speare which pierc'd his side the which was sent by the great Turk to Innocentius the eight Pope of Rome There are also many other holy Relicks that came from Jerusalem which for brevitie sake I omit I will say nothing of the beautifull magnificent and unestimable workmanship thereof Only that when it is finished whereof it wants but a little it may be called the greatest most beautifull Church in the world The third church is called Saint Pauls church which stands a mile out of Rome in the way which leads to Ostia This church was built and endowed with great riches and ornaments by Constantine the great and built in the same place where Saint Pauls head was found The said church is very stately and faire adorned with most miraculous Pillars heerein is a great Station and Indulgences and there are 7 altars as in S. Peters Church which have the same Indulgences and Pardons and there are the bodies of divers Saints as of the Innocents an arme of S. Anna mother to the virgin Mary and the Chaire wherewith S. Paul was chained when he was in Prison and the head of the Samaritan and halfe the body of S. Peter and S. Paul with infinite other Relicks and at the right hand of the high Altar is that Crucifix which spoke unto S. Briget which hath granted many Indulgences and Pardons The Fourth Church is S. Mary the Great and it is said that this Church was the
have a peece of money given according to his quality This City is very plentifull for all kind of provision and very cheap and reasonable From Milan to Barlassina m. 18 Then to Como m. 12 Godelago m. 8 Lugano m. 8 Berezona m. 16 Polese m. 16 Giornech l. 1 Foâ—t l. 2 Rolo l. 2 San Gotardo l. 2 Here you passe a mount Olsero l. 1 Valsa l. 1 Redolfe l. 3 Lucera l. 3 Here you passe the Lake of Lucera Soffin l. 2 Orten l. 3 Basilea l. 7 Colombier l. 7 Cheisespurch l. 2 Prefen l. 5 Ravon l. 5 Doville l. 4 Vit l. 3 Masuit and Mes in Loreine l. 4 Tionville l. 5 Alom l. 6 Bastogno l. 6 Rissina l. 4 Thom l. 2 Granden l. 1 Summe l. 1 Buoe l. 1 Au l. 3 Tirlemond l. 6 Lon l. 3 Bruxelles in Flanders l. 3 Malines l. 4 Antwerp l. 4 Note that a German league is 5 Italian miles and so is a Spanish league and a French league is three Italian miles Stage from Genoua to Nizza First to Cestri Then to Pâ—gli m. 2 Votri m. 4 Renzani m. 8 Coguretto m. 4 Varazze m. 2 Savona m. 7 Hauni m. 5 Spiotorno m. 3 Voce m. 3 Finale m. 5 Pria m. 5 Lon m. 3 Borghetto m. 2 Cerial m 2 Albenga m. 5 Arasse m. 5 Langueglia m. 2 Cerno m. 6 Triam m. 5 Oneglia m. 5 Port Mauritio m. 2 San Lorenzo m. 8 Taggia m. 7 San Remo m. 5 In the S. Remo is a great company of Trees called Melangole Cypresse trees Lemmon trees and Palme trees wherewith Rome is furnisht against Palme sunday Then to Bordighea m. 5 Tintimiglia a city m. 5 Menton m. 5 And from this place you may go to Monaco which is but two miles out of the way Then to Turbia m. 5 Nizza m. 7 Here followeth the way from Genoua to Rezzo From Genoua to Scestri m. 5 Pegli m. 2 Votri m. 3 Renzani m. 5 Logurreto m. 3 Varazze m. 5 Celi m. 3 Albizola m. 2 Savona m. 2 Emvada m. 4 Spiotorno m. 3 Volâ—e m. 3 The city Noli is but a mile distant from this place Finale m. 5 Pria m. 5 Lon m. 3 Borghetto m. 2 Zeriale m. 1 Lecca m. 3 Under this place towards the sea-side lyeth the city of Albenga Bastia m. 2 Ortone m. 7 Pugli m 2 Ranzo m. 3 Vezzaligo m. 1 Mozzo m. 1 Piene m. 1 This Piene belong to the most magnificent office of S. George being a most famous place and there is a great market kept every Thursday thorough the whole yeare Tubina m. 2 This place belongs to the most Illustrious Earle of Tenda Rezzo m. 1 This Rezzo belongs to the most Illustrious Marquess of Gravesena to the Lord Gasparo to the Lord Paolo Antâ—nio and to the Lord Gionan Baptisto all Brothers unto the said Marquess who where the first Inventors and Writters of this Book Stage from Rozzo to Taggia First to Carpasi m. 7 Then to Mount Alto m. 3 Badalucco m. 1 Taggia m. 4 Stage from Rozzo to Garese and Partendoni First to Genoua m. 1 Then to Piene m. 2 Ignego m. 2 Parnasse m. 2 Ormea m. 5 Garese m. 5 And foure or five miles from hence is a most stately Monastery of Cathusians called Casotto which â—eleives all Pilgrims and Travellers Stage from Rezzo to Oneglia First to Vrigo m. 5 Then to Maro m. 1 San Lazaro m. 2 Port d'Asse m. 4 Oneglia m. 3 Stage from Resso to Porto Mauritio First to Cunio m. 5 Then to Prela m. 3 Vasa m. 2 Porto Mauritio m. 4 Stage from Rezzo to Cuni in Piemont First to Andagna m. 5 Then to Molini m. 1 Triora m. 1 Briga m. 8 Tenda m. 2 Montagnama Cornea m. 4 Vernanto m. 4 Reborente m. 3 Limon m. â— Burgo de Cuni m. 4 Stage from Rezzo to Caranoniâ—a First to Livina m. 1 Then to Caldere m. 3 San Bartolomeo m. 2 Caranonica m. 2 Stage from Milano to Cune in Piemont First to Biagrasso m. 14 Then to Tigenano m. 6 Here you may passe the River Tecina by Ferry which is foure miles over Then to Mortara m. 10 Cozza m. 8 Cazale m. 10 Aste m. â—0 Alba m. 12 Vittoria m. 8 Trinita m. 12 Cuni m. 10 Stages from Rome to the Lady of Loreto and thence to Giacomo di Galitia in Spaine being the true and right way for all Pilgrims that will go from Rome to the said places and the Pilgrim or person that intends to takâ— such a voyage must first of all have his passe from the Vicar Generall of Rome or his holinesse and at Rome there are divers Hospitals for all Nations as for Spaniards French Germanes and for those which have no Hospitals of their Nation there is an Hospitall called the holy Trinity richly endowed with large revenus and is capable to lodge 500 Pilgrims in a night where they are entertained three dayes both with meat dring and lodging and in the Holy Week the Cardinals by their turns come and wash their feet and serve in the course of meat themselves and fill drink and will spend 1000 pounds in three dayes time upon them each straiving who shal exceed in charity towards them And this continues for the space of 15 dayes both in the holy week and Easter week and for the rest of the yeare they are served in a decent and comly manner From Rome to Prima Porta m. 7 Then to Castel novo m. 9 Rignano m. 1 Civita Castellana m. 9 Note that in every city or market town there is an Hospitall for entertainement of Pilgrims and travellers wâ—ere some gives only lodging some lodging and dyet according to the custome of the place some are good some bad but if one be a Scholler or cleanly he shall be better respected than the common sort And if he will not go to the Hospitall let him go to the Monasteries of Capuchins Friers who will entertaine him with meat drink and lodging never refusing so to do to a man of carriage and behaviour Then to Borghetto m. 9 Tevere passing the river by barke m. 1 Otricoli m. 5 Narni m. 8 Terni m. 7 Strettura m. 8 Spolletto m. 8 Passo m. 8 Camera m. 4 Varchiano m. 6 Saravalle m. 10 Mucia m. 8 Pulverina m. 4 Valcimara m. 4 Tolentino m. 6 Mercerava m. 10 Ricanati m. 8 Maddonia de Loreto now a city m. 3 THe miraculous beginning and translation of the Church of the Lady of Loretto taken out of the Originall which is ingraven in marble with golden letters in the said Church in all Languages Verbatim as followeth viz. The Church of Loretto saith my auâ—hor was a Chamber of the house of the Blessed Viâ—gin Mary nigh Jerusalem in the city of Nazareth in which she was borne and breed and saluted by the Angell and therein conceived and brought up her son Jesus to the age of twelve yeares This chamber after the Ascention of our blessed Saviour was
by the Apostles consecrated into a church in honor of our blessed Lady And S. Luke made a Picture to her likenesse extant therein to bee seen this very day It was frequented with great devotion by the people of the countrey where it stood whilst they were catolicks but when leaving the Faith of Christ they followed the Sect of Mahomet The Angels took it and carrying it into Sclavonia placed it by a town called Flinnen where not being had in due reverence they again transported it over Sea to a wood in the territory of Recanati belonging to a noble women called Loreta from whome it first took the name of our blessed Lady of Loreto And thence again they carried it by reason of the many robberies commited to a mountain of two brothers in the said Territorie And from thence finaly in respect of the disagreement about the gifts and offerings to the common high way not far distant where it now remains without foundation famous for many signes graces and miracles whereat the Inhabitants of Recanati who often came to see it much wondring environed it with a strong and thick wall yet could no man tell from whence it came originally till in the yeare 1296 the blessed Virgin appeared in his sleep to a holy devout man to whom she revealed it and he divulged it to others of authority in this Province who determining forthwith to try the truth of this vision resolved to chuse 16 men of credit who to that effect should go altogether to the city of Nazareth as they did carrying with them the measure of this Church and comparing it there with the foundation yet remaining they found them wholly agreeable and in a wall thereby ingraven that it had stood there and had left the place which done they presently returning back published the premisses to be true and from that time forwards it hath been certainly known that this Church was the chamber of the blessed Virgin to which Christians begun then and have ever since had great devotion for that in it dayly she hath done and doth many and many miracles One Frier Paule de Silva an Hermit of a great Sanctity who lived in a cottage neare unto this church to which dayly he went to Mattens said that from ten yeares space on the eight of September two houres before day he saw a light descend from heaven upon it which he said was the blessed Virgin who there shewed her selfe on the Feast of her Nativity In confirmation of all which two vertuous men of the said city of Recanati divers times declared unto me Prefâ—ct of Terreman and Governor of the foresaid Church as followeth The one called Paule Renalduci a vouched that his grandfathers grandfathers saw when the Angels brought it over Sea and placed it in the fore-mentioned wood and had often visited it there The other called Francis Prior in the like sort affirmeth that his grandfather being a hundreth and twenty yeares old had also much frequented it in the same place and for a further proof that he had been there he reported that his grandfathers grandfather had a house neere unto it wherein he dwelt and that in his time it was carryed by the Angels from thence to the mountaine of the two Brothers where they plac't it as above said This is the true Coppy in english as it is ingraved in the Church of Loreto And now this place is become a city having a Bishop and a Governor and it doth exceed most Churches in the World for riches and wealth Note Reader that from our Lady of Loreto you may continue your voyage to S. Giacomo di Galicia in Spaine by the way of Ancona being m. 5 Then to Ancona a most famous city that stands upon the Sea-side being endowed with a faire Port or Haven where a great trade is keept by Navigation from Levant and where is a continuall Fayre keept of Turkish horses slaves and variety of all other commodities There is a most stately Cathedrall Church called S. Ciriaco which stands upon a mountaine of the sâ—id city where the said Saints body lies inâ—umbed and is taken for Patron of the said city Also there lies the bodyes and relicks of above 60 Saints Amongst the which is the body of blessed Anthony who was Bishop thereof being descended of noble parents of the said city whose body hath laid these 300 yeares both flesh and bone without corruption as may Author says Then to Singaglia a city m. 15 Fano a city m. 5 Where there are most handsome women Pesara another city m. 5 Catolica a city m. 10 Rimini a city m. 15 All these cities lye by the Sea-side and abounds most plentifull with wine corne and all other provisions being very cheap Archangelo a castle m. 9 Savignano a castle m. 4 Cesana a city m. 10 Here note that all these cities are in Romania Forlin popolo a castle m. 6 Forli a great city m. 5 Faenza a city m. 10 Imola a city m. 10 San Nicola a castle m. 10 Bologna a city m. 15 THis Bologna is a most famous and spacious city of Romania is the mother of learning and inhabited by the chiefe Nobility and Gentry of Italy who live in most stately Palaces and Houses having libertas the motto under their armes and Scutchion which Armes are set over every mans doore and through the said city passeth a River which makes it very plentifull of all things and at easie raâ—es and there are divers faire Monasteries both within and without the city As that of S. Dominico where the said Saints body lyes most stately and magnificently built as also that of S. Michael in Bosco and the Cathusians And there is two famous Hospitals for entertainment of Pilgrims and Travellers comparable either to that of Rome or Millaine And the said city is always governed by a Cardinall who is the Popes Vicegerent with the title of Legato de Lattere Then to castell Franco m. 12 Wherein ends the territory of the church And now there is built a most invinsible castle for the defence of the territories of the Popes dominions Thence to the city of Modena m 7 THis Modena is a free State belonging to the Duke of Modena being plentifull of all things and very cheap and there are very handsom and faire women and the best swords and bucklers of all Italy are made there Then to Rubiera m. 7 Note that before you come to Modena and likewise before you come to Rubiera you passe at either place a Ferry RUbiera is a most strong castle and compassed round about with water and no man is suffred to go into And out of the said town about a quarter of a mile is a most stately Hospitall for Pilgrims and Travellers and where they have meat and drink and wines of all sorts in abundant manner Then to Reggio another city of the Duke of Modenas where there are excellent good spurs made m. 7 Then to the city Parma
Oreste Then to Borghetto m. 14 Tivere Fiâ—me m. 1 Otricoli m. 8 Narni a city m. 8 Terni a city m 7 Strettura m. 6 Prote Castello m. 9 Santo Horratio m. 9 Ponte Centesimo m. 7 Nocera m. 8 Here you passe by the Valley of Topina which is very dangerous in the time of rain by reason it will quickly overflow Then to Gualdo a castle m. 8 Sigillo a castle m 7 Scheggia a castle m. 6 Cantiano a castle m. 6 Cagli a city m 10 Acqualagna m. 4 Urbina a city m. 10 Foglia an Inne m. 7 Monte Firre a castle m. 7 Coriano a castle m. 5 Rimini a city m. 10 Bell Aere m. 9 Cesenatico m. 10 Cervia m. 10 Ravanea a city m. 9 Primaro m. 9 Magnavaccha m. 1 Volani m. 15 Goro m. 15 La Fornace m. 16 Chiozza m. 16 Where you must imbark by Sea to Venice The Pilgrimage from Rome to the Nonciata being a Monastery of great devotion in the City of Florence with the description of many remarkable things both Cities and Townes by the way First to Storta an Inne m. 7 Then to Isola m. 1 Then to Baccano a village m. 7 Before you come to Baccano you passe a forrest so called which is very dangerous by reason of theeves and robbers Then to Monte Roseo a vill m. 6 Then to Ronciglione m. 8 This Castle of Ronciglione belongs to the Prince of Parma and there are very good Innes neer adjoyning and it doth abound with as good fruits and wines as any in Italy and as chap. Then to Vico a village m. 2 Which stands neer unto a Lake so called which affords plenty of very good fish Then to Viterbo a city m. 9 Before you come to Viterbo you passe a small mountain of the Alpes about 8 miles in length and very dangerous for theeves and robbers It is a very fair City and endowed with brave Fountains Churches and Monasteries amongst the rest is the Monastery of St. Rosa where her body lies whole uncorrupt though the Monastery were burnt yet the fire had no power of her body nor it was no way defac't as is apparant at this day which any traveller may see Then to Montefiascone m. 8 This city abounds with excellent good Muscadines and Wines Then to Bolsena a castle m. 7 Neer unto which is a great Lake called Bolsena which hath two Islands in it abounding with all sorts of fish being above twenty miles in compasse Then to San Lorenzo a castle m. 3 Which affords exceeding good white and red wines Then to Acqua Pendete a market towne m. 5 Then to Ponte Centino m. 4 Here you passe the River called Paglia Then to Paglia a village m. 8 Then to San Quirico a castle m. 4 Here you passe the River called Loreia Then to Tormeti a village m. 8 Neer unto which is Montepuchiâ—no a city where Caâ—dinall Bellarmyne was born A pure ayre it produces and abounds with most excellent wines and very cheap as also all other provisions Then to Bon Covento a castle m. 4 Then to Lucignavo a castle m. 5 Then to Siena a city m. 6 This is the most Gentile and famous City that is in all Tuskanie being adorned with a most sumptuous great Church all made of Moisaiek work and there is the best language spoken in all Italy and the people are most courteous and the women wonderfull fair Thâ—re being a stately Hospitall for Pilgrims and great plenty of all things and cheap Then to Staggia a castle m. 8 Then to Poggibonzi m. 4 A little from which is a strong Fortresse or Castle called Poggio imperiale Then to Tavernelle a village m. 4 Then to Barberino a castle m. 4 Then to San Casciano a castle m. 4 Then to Fiorenza m. 8 This Florence is a most fair and stately city as any in all Italy and full of trading thorow which passeth the River Arno which goeth into the Sea at Legorne and it hath four stately Bridges over it whâ—reof one is called the old Bridge being all built with houses There are likewise three strong Castles two stately Palaces belonging to the Duke of Florence the old and new with a stately Gallâ—ry which is adorned with all sorts of pictures and statures and rooms within wherein are preserved the most excellent Cabinets of all sorts of Jewels aâ—d precious stones and as much varieties as the world can afford as likewise a most compleat Armory both of old and new as also a most famous Monastery in the said city called Nuciciata whose Church is adorned with the Pictures of many Popes Kings Dukes Captains Lords and they are done in Statures as if they were alive And to speak of the great Church and the Ball or Coupala upon the Church wherin eighteen men may stand and the brasse doores which were brought from Ierusalem and St. Laurences Church where the Great Dukes of Florence are buried and that new Church which is building by it to transfer their bodies into it It would take up a whole volume to dâ—scrie and set forth the severall Antiquities Statures Monuments and Relicks there remaining Now follows divers wayes and Stages thorow all Spain heretâ—fore never set forth From the city of Avilla to the city of Zamora is leg. 23. ½ Then to Cardenosa leg. 3 Cenebiglia leg. 2 Gogliado leg. 2 Reniglia leg. 1 Flores de Arala leg. 1. ½ Zorita leg. 2 El Cotoiro leg. 2 Conizab leg. 2 Lafuente del Sabuco leg. 2 Arguziglo leg. 2. ½ Xambina leg. 2 Camora a city leg. 2 Betwixt the City of Avilla and Torrigios is eighteen Leagues Then to al Berriacco leg. 2 Pâ—enti sel Composto leg. 2 El â—iâ—mbolo leg. 2 Aeâ—ta de los Torros leg. 2 Cada Halso leg. 2 Parades leg. 1 Escalona leg. 1 Machede leg. 2 Torigios leg. 2 From Avilla to the City of Segovia ten Leagues Then to Aticolazzano leg. 1 Mediana leg. 1 Aldea Vieggia leg. 2 Viglia Castin leg. 1 San Pedro. leg. 2 Palazio leg. 2 Segovia leg. 1 From Alicante to Oribuela nine miles Then to Elechie leg. 4 Then to Batteria leg. 3 Then to Oribuela leg. 2 From Alicante to Ciudad Reall 57 Leagues Then to Monforte leg. 2 Elda leg. 2 Fascies leg. 2 Viglena leg. 4 Yecla leg. 4 Venta de Giovan Gill. leg. 2 Mountallegre leg. 2 Gaza leg 1 Pretulla leg 3 Conciglia leg 4 Laventa di San Pedro. leg. 3 Venta de Alcaide leg. 3 Casas de Martin de Cantos leg. 2 Lesusa leg. 3 Bonigliâ— leg. 3 La Hoz leg. 3 Pozo la Calera leg. 4 La Solana leg. 4 Membriglia leg. 1 Pardiglia leg. 3 Zieda Reall a city leg. 5 From Burgos to Bilbao 30 Leagues Then to Alla Ventahorones leg. 2 Monasterio de Rodiglia l. 3 Castiglioda Peones leg. 1 Birmescha leg. 1 Brisa Jegna leg. 1 Scueda leg. 1 Pancorno leg. 2 Sanca Gaden leg. 3 Berguanda leg. 1 Effegio leg. 1 La Venta leg. 1 Barverana leg.
sorts of sweet meats and above all the sirrop of Violets and green Ginger preserved for these will stand in great stead both by sea and land with some preserve of Roses In the Gally let him get his lodging as neer as he can in the middle for if he have a weak head there he will be lesse tost and have more ayr And after that he comes to land in Turky let him furnish himself with Egges Chickens bread sweet meats and fruits for in this voyage he must not be niggard of his purse Let his apparell be decent and plain and his purse somewhat free with small gifts both to the officers of the Gallies and his conductors by land likewise let him beware he make no dispute nor conference touching Religion and let him be carefull he alwayes keep himself in the midst of the Caravan of Pilgrims and let him change all his money into Venetian gold and silver at Venice before his departure thence which coyn and no other is passable and with the foresaid sum he may go and return to Venice GOD willing in the same Gally High-wayes From LONDON to the most remarkable Cities and Port-Towns of ENGLAND INprimis From London to York London is a city and bishoprick it being the Kings court I need not speak of the beauty and riches thereof it being not inferior to any city in Christendom onely I will name some few remarkable things for strangers to see viz. The Tower of â—ondon and Magazens therein with all sorts of munition for war well furnished London-bridge is not to be forgot S. Pauls Church and Westminster Abbey where the bodies of the English Kings and Nobility lyes intomb'd The Royall Exchange and the New are worthy of observation Christ-Church Hospital and S. Thomas in Southwark are not to be omitted As also the Charter-house Gresham Colledge with Merchant-Taylors Hall and all the rest are worthy of beholding both for magnificence as for the relief of all the distressed Whitâ—hall S. Jame'ses house York house Somerset house with all the houses of the Nobility on the water side are not inferior to many now in Christendom And the Government of the City for civility and quiet passing the streets day and night doth exceed most cities in Europe All this I leave to the judgment of the traveller with many other remarkable things which for brevity sake I omit with the modern buildings of Brick palaces and houses and Inn's of Courts From London to Waltham m. 12. Before you come to Waltham you passe by Tibbals a stately house of the Kings worth the seeing From thence to Ware a market town m. 8 Then to Royston where is another of his Majesties houses m 13 Then to Huntington a town m. 7 Then to Stilton m. 12. Then to Stanford a town m. 16 Then to Grantham a town m. 10 Then to Newark upon Trent a town m. 10 Then to Tuxford m. 18 Then to Doncaster a town m. 7 Then to Wentbridge To Cadcaster m. 12 Then from Cadcaster to the famous city of York m. 8 York is an Archbishoprick and hath a navigable River coming unto it from the Sea-port of Hull it hath a stately Minster and Chapter-house in it worthy of sight From London to Cambridge m 44. Cambridge is a famous town and an University adorned with sumptuous buildings and Colledges and amongst the rest Trinity Colledge is a most stately one worthy of admiration From Cambridge to New-Market m. 10 New-Market is a little pleasant town and there is one of his Majesties houses of abode and there is good hunting and coursing thereabouts Norwich is a Bishoprick and is an ancient city and inhabited by many strangers From London to Oxford m. 48. London a city from thence to Uxbridge m. 15 From thence to Beconfield m. 7 From thence to Wickham m. 5 From thence to Stoken Church m. 5 From thence to Tetsworth m. 5 From thence to Whatley bridge m. 5 From thence to Oxford m. 5 Oxford is a city and Bishoprick and a most famous University adorned with stately buildings and an excellent Library and Schools with a brave Gallery and a Garden with all Physicall plants it is well seated and is a very handsome city for ones health and affords all things in plenty both of fresh fish and flesh Then to Bristow Bristow is a haven of great trade for Spain and forreign parts and is adorned with good buildings and affords all sorts of commodities From Excester to London Excester is a city and a Bishoprick it is a hauen town and a pleasant and plentifull city From thence to Hontington m. 12 Thence to Chard m. 10 Thence to Crookhorn m. 6 Thence to Sherbone m. 10 Thence to Shaftbury m. 12 Thence to Salisbury m. 18 Thence to Andiver m. 15 Thence to Basingstoke m. 16 Thence to Hartherow m. 8 Thence to Bagshot m. 8 Thence to Stanes m. 8 Thence to London a city m. 15 From Yarmouth a Bayliff town and a sea-port where the Herring-fishing is kept it being a member of the Cinque-ports First to Lestoffe m. 6 Thence to Blidbur m. 10 Thence to Snapbridge m. 8 Thence to Woodbridge m. 6 Thence to Ipswich a haven of great trade m. 7 Then to Colchester a haven m. 12 Thence to Kelvedon m. 18 Thence to Chelmsford m. 10 Thence to Brentwood m. 10 Thence to Romford m. 5 Thence to London m. 10 From Ludlow to London First go to Tenbury m. 7 Thence to the city and Bishoprick of Worcester m. 16 Thence to Tuisham m. 12 Thence to Chippingnorton m. 1â— Thence to Islip m. 12 Thence to Wickham m. 20 Thence to Beconfield m. 5 Thence to Vxbridge m. 7 Thence to London m. 15 From Rye to London First to Plimwell m. 15 Thence to Tunbridge m. 11 Thence to Chepstow m. 7 Thence to London m. 17 From Walsingham to London Go first to Pickham m. 6 Thence to Brandon ferry m. 10 Thence to New-Market m 10 Thence to London as it is set down in Norwich way From Cockermouth to Lancaster and so to London Inprimis go to Chiswick m. 7 Thence to Grocener m. 8 Thence to Kendall m. 14 Thence to Burton m. 7 Thence to Lancaster m. 8 Thence to Preston m. 20 Thence to Wigan m. 14 Thence to Warington m. 12 Thence to Newcastle m. 20 Thence to Lichfield a city and a Bishoprick m. 20 Thence to Colesill m. 12 Thence to Coventry a city m. 8 Thence to Daventry m. 14 Thence to Cocester m. 10 Thence to Stony-stratford m. 6 Thence to Brickhill m. 7 Thence to Dunstable m. 7 Thence to S. Albans m. 10 Thence to Barnet m. 10 Thence to London m. 10 From Carnarvan to Westchester and London Westchester a city a bishoprick and a Count Palatinate is a haven town of good trade First go to Conoway m. 24 Then to Denbigh m. 11 Then to Flint m. 12 Then to the city of Chester m. 10 Thence to Wich m. 15 Thence to Stone m. 5 Thence to Lichfield