Rome Attractions – Appian Way

Building Type: Way with archaeological monument.

Public transport:
Take the subway to the station ‘Via Ostiense’ and then the bus 118 or 218.

Admission fee:
7,5 Euro (4,5 Euro for UE citizens between 18 and 25 years old, and for the teachers).

The card is valid 7 days in a row and allows a single entrance to the following attractions:

Terme di Caracalla
Via delle Terme di Caracalla 52
Opening times: every day from 9:00 to 19:00 – Monday: from 9:00 to 14:00
Closed: 25 December, 1 January

Cecilia Metella
Via Appia Antica 161
Opening times: every day from 9:00 to 19:00 – Monday closed
Closed: 25 December, 1 January

Villa Dei Quintili
Via Appia Nuova 1092
Opening times: every day from 9:00 to 19:00 – Monday closed
Closed: 25 December, 1 January

Opening hours:
Every day except 15 August, 25 December and 1’ January.
Monday – Saturday: 9.30 am – 1.30 pm, 2.00 pm to 5.30 pm 5.30 pm (4.30 pm in winter)
Sunday and Holydays: 9.30 am to 5.30 pm (4.30 pm in winter)

The ancient Appian Way was the most important of the consular roads. It was inaugurated in 312 BCE by censor Appius Claudius Ciecus after whom it was named. The road was especially important for economic reasons as it connected Rome with the south of Italy. Initially it only went as far as Capua along the Pontine marshes, but was later extended to Benevento and then all the way to Brindisi, which encouraged trade with the eastern Mediterranean. This last stretch lost importance however when the Appia Traia Way was opened that stretched down to Bari. Lined with pines and cypress trees, the road is very attractive, particularly where the original paving can be seen. (See the full page about the Appian Way)