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Tour of the Via Appia Antica - On the Via Dei Romani Between Rome and Naples
The Via Appia Antica, also called Regina Viarum, is one of the major roads built by the ancient Romans to connect Rome with the provinces of their empire. Built in 312 BC, it began at Porta Capena, near the Circus Maximus (Rome), and continued south until it reached Capua (province of Caserta). Later it was extended up to Benevento and then beyond the Apennines, up to Venosa and then to Taranto. Finally, before 191 BC, it was carried up to Brindisi, where two columns, one of which is still present, indicated the terminal point of the road. Today, with its 2300 years of history, the Appia Antica shows intact the signs of a past fascinating, in a continuous development between the "dark ages" of the Middle Ages, when it assumed the role of pilgrimage route because it bordered catacombs and because it led to Brindisi from where pilgrims embarked for the Holy Land, passing through the rediscovery in the Renaissance period, until the creation of the current open-air museum created in the mid-nineteenth century. The state-owned stretch of the Via Appia winds for a length of 12 km, evidence of the past that still animates this suggestive stretch of countryside, where no natural architectural barrier is placed between the visitor and the splendid view of the Castles. Today the Appia Antica is a Regional Park with 4,580 hectares of protected urban area (the largest in Europe) and is a candidate to be elected a Unesco World Heritage Site.
What will you do
We offer you a fascinating tour to discover a part of this Ancient Main Road in the stretch between Rome and Capua, departing either from Rome to the south or from Capua (or Naples) to the north. Programme: Meeting at your hotel (or agreed meeting place) with your driver (and expert guide according to the option purchased). Departure towards Porta Capuana, first stage of the Via Appia Antica, you will continue towards Capua, visit of the city, possibility of taking pictures and off to the Caffarella Park (we will travel about 2 hours). The Caffarella valley is a state-owned area that extends between the Aurelian Walls, Via Latina and Via dell'Almone. Walking in this verdant valley, you come across numerous archaeological remains of sepulchres, villas, towers and hydraulic works. Of particular interest, to visit, the "Valche", towers/mills built near the river for the processing and washing of fabrics. You will return in the late evening to your hotel or starting point. The tour departing from Rome will respect the same stages, but in reverse order.
What to expect
History, archeology and nature come together in a landscape of exceptional interest that offers visitors unexpected surprises. departure from Naples by bus to Capua, we will travel 40 minutes. After a visit to the town, we will leave for Rome covering about two hours by bus and, after visiting the city, we will reach the Caffarella Park in about 25 minutes, to spend a 2-hour visit on foot.
What's included
Your tour includes pick-up at your hotel or agreed meeting place and return to the same place, the journey with an expert driver in a luxury car or mini van or mini bus and with or without a guide depending on the option purchased.
What is not included
Meals, drinks, any entrance tickets where applicable and tips
To remember
Visitors with disabilities: the Museums of the Park are barrier-free and equipped with accessible toilets. The archaeological areas of Capo di Bove delle Tombe of the via Latina and the area of the Church of San Nicola are partially accessible. Some difficulties may be encountered in visiting the Villa dei Quintili area. the Mausoleum and the hypogea are connected by flights of stairs to the itinerary to be visited.
Blind visitors: the Park offers free tactile visits.
For deaf visitors, optional to book, they can be accompanied by a Lis interpreter.
Blind visitors: the Park offers free tactile visits.
For deaf visitors, optional to book, they can be accompanied by a Lis interpreter.
Advice
Comfortable shoes, a hat, a rain jacket if necessary and a great desire to explore.
Durata: 9 ore
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We've ordered 2 bottles of wine, cheese and meat plates.
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The terrace is great
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It's a busy place, both locals and visitors are filling up the streets. It's bustling, it's lively. It's how you always imagined Napoli. So, if you're prepared for that and if it's that what you're looking for, then this is for you. We certainly enjoyed it.
Surely you should have a look at the Basilica di San Paolo Maggiore, the Chiesa di San Pietro a Majella, the Santa Maria delle Anime del Purgatorio ad Arco, the Chiesa dei Girolamini and the Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta. You will pass them all on this street.
Food-wise you're in luck. Endless options. We had a Pizza Fritta for lunch. Classic food from Napoli. Yummy.
You could spend hours and just get lost in all the streets and lanes here. We surely did. The Via S. Gregorio Armeno is another - yet small - gem that you shouldn't miss. Especially if you're into arts & craft shops.
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Old building that could be renovated, some of them are in a state that there is no come back or won't last longer.
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