Walk along the Ancient Appian Way is ranked #21 out of 26 things to do in Rome. See pictures and our review of Walk along the Ancient Appian Way.

The Appian Way, constructed in 312 BC, has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. As Rome's first highway, it played a crucial role in military and trade functions, showcasing Roman ...

Sidetrack Adventures. The Appian Way – Rome’s Ancient Superhighway Still in Use Today! Posted: March 6, 2025 | Last updated: March 6, 2025. Once the lifeline of the Roman Empire, the Appian ...

A surprising find has been made by Italian archaeologists. They discovered an Ancient Roman bath complex at the Appian Way Regional Park had been transformed into a church with a marble baptistery.

The Appian Way was called the “Queen of Roads.” Twenty-nine such highways fanned out from Rome, but this one was the first and remains the most legendary. For a time-warp road trip that will ...

Head during the Jubilee to the Appian Way, Rome’s oldest road and a gateway to the past. The first few kilometers are flanked by ancient monuments, tombs and cypress trees, ...

ROME, July 27 (Reuters) - The Appian Way, the ancient Romans' first highway and a tourist attraction in modern Rome, has been added to the United Nations' cultural heritage list.

Rome’s Appian Way, an ancient highway dating to the fourth century B.C.E., has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. Also known as the longarum regina viarum ...

Italy’s ancient Roman Appian Way has been admitted to the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming the country’s 60th entry on the list. Skip to main content. Open Main Menu Navigation.

The Appian Way—built by Romans in 312 BC—still stands in many places, including at a park in Rome. A visit offers a glimpse into life 2,000 years ago.