25/10/2026
Rome has a road that’s been taking people places for more than 2,300 years. And you can still walk along it today. 🇮🇹
Just beyond the bustle of the city centre lies the Appian Way, or Via Appia Antica — one of the most remarkable places to experience ancient Rome.
Built in 312 BC, it was one of the Roman Empire’s great roads, eventually connecting Rome with Brindisi on Italy’s Adriatic coast. It played an important role in military movement, travel and trade.
Today, you can walk or cycle along stretches of ancient paving, passing umbrella pines, Roman tombs, archaeological ruins and beautiful open countryside. It’s a completely different side of Rome from the busy piazzas and famous monuments - and one that makes the city’s extraordinary history feel wonderfully close.
Along the way, you can discover places such as the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella, the Villa of Maxentius and the Catacombs of San Callisto. The Appian Way was also added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2024.
If you’re planning a trip to Rome, make time to explore beyond the historic centre. Sometimes the most memorable experiences are found by following a road that has been there for centuries.
Would you walk or cycle the Appian Way? 🚶♀️🚴♂️
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