Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)

Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)

Ancient road with historic paving stones, tombs, villas, and catacombs, offering a blend of archaeology and nature, perfect for exploring Rome's outskirts.
The Appian Way was one of the earliest and most important roads of the Roman world, built in 312 BC to connect Rome with southern Italy. Today its surviving paving stones, tombs, villas and catacombs create a landscape where archaeology and countryside meet. Monuments such as the Tomb of Cecilia Metella and the Villa of the Quintilii punctuate the route. It is one of the best places to understand Rome beyond the city centre.