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Ancient Rome: Appia Antica: History of the "Regina Viarum"
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In 312 B.C the consul Appio Claudio gave his name to a new road for Campania which started at Porta Capena. Its paving with great smooth stones was designed to be used by every means of transport and in all weathers. This kind of paving which guaranteed good drainage was an important innovation, and the Appia was the first of a wide network of roads built throughout the Roman world.
In 268 B.C. the road was lengthened as far as Benevento, and then in 191 B.C. it was continued as far as Brindisi, which was the gateway to the East.
It thus became an important arterial road in the Mediterranean world.
Along the road for some kilometres, can be seen numerous ancient burial sites: some funerary monuments belonging to illustrious families; others columbaria, with niches to hold urns containing the ashes of the dead; and others catacombs.
The road is very long and there are a lot of ruins both monumental and more modest.
The archaeological area of the Park is also characterized by the presence of some of most important monumental groups:
Porta S. Sebastiano
The monuments of Valle della Caffarella
The Catacombs of St. Callisto
The Basilica and the Catacombs of St. Sebastiano
The Circo and the Villa of Massenzio
The Catacombs of Pretestato
The Tomb of Cecilia Metella
The Villa of Quintili
The Aqueducts area
Burial Via Latina
The most characteristic peculiarity of this area is the presence of the remains of the big aqueducts arches belonging to Roma Imperial age.
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Off The Beaten Path: Appia Antica on Sundays
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Every Sunday this beautiful park is closed to the traffic (except for the few privileged people who live here), becoming a pedestrian zone.
It is possible to rent a bike at information points or just stroll down the street.
At 10 am and 3 pm (on sundays) there are great (free) guided tours and I read that is possible to arrange special guided tours also by bike for groups of 15.
If you prefer a more confortable way of visiting the area there is an Archeobus, a bus with the usual stop and go formula (for infos call +39 0646954695).
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Phone: 800028000 Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm
Website: http://www.parcoappiaantica.org
Other Contact: Headquarters Via Appia Antica 42
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Off The Beaten Path: Cycling on ancient stones: Appia Antica
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Riding a bike or just walking the Appia Antica (Ancient Appia) is a beautiful spot, sorrounded by green fields, really enjoyable.
Walking down Via delle Sette Chiese and Via Appia Antica you can visit the Catacombs (di Domitilla, di San Callisto, di San Sebastiano) and Cecilia Metella's Tomb.
A little detour (100 mt on Via Ardeatina) brings to the Fosse Ardeatine, the place where on 23rd March 1944 German troops brought 335 Italians - mainly Jews - and killed them, a terrible page of our history.
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Off The Beaten Path: Cycling on ancient stones: Appia Antica - MAP
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Outside Rome: OSTIA ANTICA: The Ancient Harbour of Rome
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The ruins of Ostia Antica extend on a large green (and quiet) area, spotted with high pine trees.
The ancient Roman city of Ostia was in antiquity situated at the mouth of the river Tiber, some 30 kilometres to the west of Rome.
The shoreline moved seawards from the Middle Ages until the 19th century. Therefore Ostia (Antica) is today still lying next to the Tiber, but at a distance of some three kilometers from the beach. Ostia is Latin for "mouth", the mouth of the Tiber.
The best way to reach Ostia Antica is with the Metro: line Roma-Lido (the one from Piramide to Lido di Ostia) , get off at "Ostia Antica".
Just outside the station cross the highway using the pedestrian bridge. [From here a little detour brings you to the enchanting medieval village of Ostia Antica. Don't miss it! Turn right and in 2 minutes you'll be there: there are pastel coloured houses ad the Giulio II's fortress. The visit is still free of charge and English speaking guides are available on request].Keep walking straight ahead, cross a busy road and after 100 meters turn left to get to the entrance (two minutes). At the ticket kiosk audio guides can be rented (also in English).
There is a bar inside, but I think it is better to buy some drinks and food outside. There is also a museum, opened in the mornings, and a bookshop where is possible to buy guides.
During summer there is a theatre season (in the roman theatre, of course!), usually from 9 July to 30 August, in the evenings. Programme and tickets (for the performance on the same day) can be obtained from the ticket kiosk.
Tickets € 4,00
Closed on mondays and 1 January, 1 May, 25 December
Timetables:
Winter: 08,30 - 16,00
Spring/Autumn: 08,30 - 17,00
Summer: 08,30 - 18,00
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Phone: 06-56358099
Website: http://www.ostia-antica.org/ (for history and 3D reconstructions!)
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Off The Beaten Path: Medieval village of Ostia Antica (Borgo)
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Don't miss the little medieval village (Borgo) of Ostia Antica!
It was built at the end of VIII century by the Pope Gregorius IV, trying to defend from the Saracens without the help of the Emperor. The little fortified village was pompously called Gregoriopolis.
It is a cute little bunch of pastel coloured houses, encircled by ancient walls and with a beautiful little church (Santa Aurea) ad a fortress (Giulio II's fortress)... and lots of cats! :-)
The visit of the fortress is free of charge and English speaking guides are available on request.
For more informations and photos see my Travelogue.
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Phone: 06-56358024 (Giulio II's Castle)
Website: http://www.ostiaantica.net/borgo.php (only in italian)
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