Via Tiberina, Roman road in Lazio and Umbria, Italy
Via Tiberina is a Roman road that runs along the right bank of the Tiber River, connecting northern Rome through the regions of Veio and Capena. Original paving stones from the ancient road can still be seen at various points, particularly at the archaeological site of Lucus Feroniae near modern Rome.
The road was established during the Roman Republic in the 4th century BC after Rome conquered Veii and needed better ways to control the region. It became essential for managing the new northern territories that had come under Roman rule.
The road enabled movement and contact between scattered settlements, shaping local customs in the communities it served. You can still sense this historical connectivity when walking through the villages that grew along its course.
The best way to see remains of the ancient road is to visit the Lucus Feroniae archaeological site, where you can see sections of the original pavement. The site is easy to reach and offers a good sense of how a Roman road of this period actually looked.
The road splits into two branches near Civita Castellana where it crosses the Treja River, each heading in different directions. This junction point reveals how Roman engineers designed road networks to connect multiple regions at once.
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