🏺 Via Appia. Regina Viarum
Ancient Roman road and UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Appia Traiana from Beneventum to Aequum Tuticum is a segment of the ancient Roman road, the Via Appia, that holds UNESCO World Heritage status. It represents a significant part of the larger inscription "Via Appia. Regina Viarum" (Appian Way. Queen of Roads), which recognizes the exceptional historical and cultural value of this iconic route.
📌 Fast Facts
- Construction began 312 BCE; expanded through 4th century CE
- Over 800 kilometers in total length across Italy
- Built by Emperor Trajan in early 2nd century AD (Appia Traiana segment)
- Stretches from Beneventum to Aequum Tuticum in southern Italy
The Via Appia, known as the Queen of Roads, is one of the most significant infrastructure projects of ...