🏺 Via Appia. Regina Viarum
Ancient Roman road through the Alban Hills, UNESCO World Heritage Site
📋 Fast Facts
- Constructed from 312 BCE onwards, expanded through the 4th century CE
- Over 800 kilometres in total length across Italy
- UNESCO World Heritage Site recognising its outstanding universal value
- Well-preserved Roman paving stones, bridges, viaducts, and archaeological remains along the route
The Via Appia, or Appian Way, is one of the most significant ancient Roman roads and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The section through the Alban Hills, a volcanic landscape southeast of Rome, demonstrates the engineering mastery and strategic importance that characterised Roman infrastructure. Large sections of the original basalt paving stones remain intact, along with archaeological remains including villas, tombs, and other structures that testify to the road's role in ...