Appian Way, Ancient road in Rome, Italy
The Appian Way stretches 430 miles from Rome to Brindisi, featuring large basalt stones that form a sturdy foundation for the original Roman road.
Constructed in 312 BC by Appius Claudius Caecus, this road facilitated Roman military expansion and served as a vital route for troops during the Samnite Wars.
The first ten miles contain numerous Roman tombs, monuments, and two major Christian catacombs that showcase early religious practices and burial traditions.
Visitors can access the road by Metro or bus from central Rome, with bicycle rentals available at the Appia Antica Service Center for exploring the area.
The road contains the longest straight section in Europe, extending 62 kilometers without any curves through the Italian landscape.
Location: Rome
Location: Brindisi
Inception: 312 BCE
Founders: Appius Claudius Caecus
Part of: Via Appia. Regina Viarum
Website: https://camminodellappia.it
GPS coordinates: 41.84139,12.53250
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:06
Rome combines ancient monuments with modern city squares. The city preserves Roman Empire remains alongside Renaissance palaces and Baroque fountains. The Vatican contains major art collections and religious sites. The neighborhoods display Roman traditions and Italian culture.
Parco degli Acquedotti
2.5 km
Aqua Marcia
2.6 km
Villa of the Quintilii
2 km
Anio Novus
2.4 km
Tomb of Hilarus Fuscus
473 m
Casal Rotondo
3 km
Church of St. Policarp
2.4 km
Acqua Santa Golf Club Course
1.4 km
Villa of the Sette Bassi
3.6 km
Santa Maria Annunziata fuori le mura
1.9 km
Antiquarium Lucrezia Romana
3.9 km
Villa dei Quintili
4.1 km
Sant'Ignazio d'Antiochia
2 km
Ex sede dell'Istituto Nazionale Luce
3.4 km
St. Urban’s Mausoleum
318 m
Berretta del prete
6.5 km
Emporion
5.9 km
Pyramid of via Appia
1.8 km
Via Bisignano Sepulchre
2.3 km
Santa Maria Nova
1.7 km
Torre Selce
3.6 km
Tomb of Marcus Servilius Quartus
36 m
Santa Giovanna Antida Thouret (Rome - Fonte Meravigliosa)
2.7 km
Fountain
2.5 km
Tomb of Rabirii (Rome)
793 m
Fountain
2.3 km
Fountain
3.8 km
Fountain
3.7 kmReviews
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