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๐Ÿบ Via Appia. Regina Viarum

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๐Ÿบ Via Appia. Regina Viarum
Ancient Roman road extending 800 kilometres from Rome to Brundisium in southeastern Italy


๐Ÿ• 3 min read ยท Updated 20 Jun 2026 at 11:46

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

๐Ÿ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Length: Approximately 800 kilometres
  • Construction began: 312 BCE under Censor Appius Claudius
  • Terminus: Brundisium (modern Brindisi) on the Adriatic Sea
  • UNESCO inscription: 1997

The Via Appia is an ancient Roman road in Italy that served as a primary military and trade ...

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