Via Appia Antica, Rome, Italy

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Distance: 5.89 mi
Elevation gain: 121 ft
Technical difficulty: Easy
Elevation loss: 121 ft
Max elevation: 249 ft
TrailRank: 21
Min elevation: 95 ft
Trail type: Loop

Coordinates: 59
Uploaded: October 21, 2013

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near Ardeatino, Lazio (Italia)

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"Via Appia is the first and most important of the great roads built by the Ancient Romans and is, therefore, also known as 'regina viarum'. It was built towards the end of the IV century BC, in 312, to ensure swift and direct communication between Rome and Capua." quote from the UNESCO World Heritage web site. Via Appia is a proposed World Heritage site. After walking the nicest segment of the road (from intersection of Via Appia Pignatelli to the Villa Quintilli), which is lined with ancient tombstones and mausoleums, have lunch at one of the trattorias and then walk back and explore the catacombs of St Callixtus. This truly a "classic" walk.

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