For the Ancient Romans the Appian Way was never a simple road. It’s path touched different towns and villages, its dark stones trodden by armies of legionaries and travellers, a place where writers met.

Goethe, crossing it and admiring its remains, wrote on 11 November 1786: "these men worked for posterity".

​And in reference to the Appian Way in its entirety – a new journey to enjoy away from the frenetic pace of the city, to rediscover the pleasure of walking as well as learning. The Latin poet Horace said: "the Appian Way, however, is less tiring for those who travel slowly".

This is one of the most intact sections of the Appia away from Rome in the countryside, immersed in a romantic, timeless solitude. The highlight of this unique touris that you will be walking on (or admiring) actual stretches of the ancient Appian Way situated between two ancient towns in the attractive Latina province. ​

Terracina: the ancient Appian Way climbed over the mountain behind the hill where the sanctuary of Anxur (visitable) is visible. Emperor Trajan changed the course of the Appia by cutting the cliff, called Pesco Montano, still visible today. The ancient city is located high up, while the village built by Pope Pius VI remains at the ancient port of Trajan. The Via Appia entered the city though Via della Stazione, Via Porta Romana and Corso Garibaldi. The watchtower on the Via Appia before entering the Roman circle, from the Republican era, is perfectly preserved. Piazza del Duomo, the ancient city forum, preserves