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| Page Views: 5,312 Last Visit to Rome: May, 2003 | The Via Appia Antica I by martin_nl - last update: Aug 22, 2003 |
| A part of the Appia Antica with original stones |
We actually started our day going to the Pyramide of Caius Cestius, after which we also went to the Baths of Caracalla. From the Baths of Caracalla it is only a short walk to the start of the Via Appia Antica, the oldest paved road outside Rome. Of course there are just like the saying goes many roads to Rome, but to walk on this one is very special. |
| Porta di San Sebastian with the Museo della Murra |
|  | The road starts where the Aurelian walls end. In the wall is the Museo della Murra, which is very interesting to go to, so you can have a look at the history of the Aurelian walls and have a look from the towers at the beginning of the Via Appia Antica. |
From the top of the Museo delle Murra you can see this nice arch. It is part of the earlier walls. | | | An arch right next to the Porta San Sebastiano |
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| | Chiesa Domine Quo Vadis? Here you see the Chiesa Domine Quo Vadis? church. We just got in the church and when we wanted to get out about 50 people entered all at once. Yep you're right a bus just stopped in front of it. |
San Callisto At the church the road splits into three directions. The most scenic would be to take the middle one. The right one will get you somewhere else, and the left one continues on the busy road.
When you take the middle one it will ead you to the Catacombs of San Callisto. | | | View near the Catacombs of San Callisto |
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| Circo Massenzio chariot starting stalls |
| | Circo Massenzio After the Catacombs of San Callisto, you continue on the same road and eventually you will get to the Circo Massenzio. |
When going in May take along a book with you. And maybe a blanket and a picnic basket. You might think I'm cray, but you'll be glad I advised you. It is some peacefull and quiet here you have to experience it for yourself. | | | Circo Massenzio is really huge! |
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| Part of a tower at the Circo Massenzio |
| | This tower also belonged to the chariot starting stalls. Scientist believe this stadium was never finised nor used, but they could still make up the reason why it was built...horse racing. Continue here. |
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slothtraveller Thu May 29, 2008 22:02 UTC
That picture of the Coliseum at night looks amazing. Did you fit everything into 4 days easily? I am thinking of Rome as a possible destination for a trip soon. :-) | icunme Sat Feb 9, 2008 20:35 UTC
Outstanding photos and detail - Grazie, Carol | fdrich29 Wed Sep 12, 2007 23:04 UTC
Great Rome tips and pictures! There is so much to see! | zoegoddess Mon Sep 11, 2006 17:07 UTC
I've truly enjoyed browsing through your tips and pictures. Thanks for the fabulous ideas! Take care, Zoë |
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