パルコナチュラーレリージョナルアピアアンティカの天然記念物・トップ4

The Appian Way is the perfect place for a family bike ride, away from the hustle and bustle. The paths are mostly very well-maintained. In some places, you can cycle alongside the Appian Way on sandy paths, as the old stones are not very pleasant to ride on. However, this is only the case in a few places. Furthermore, throughout the entire ride, you can repeatedly see ancient ruins, etc., on both sides. Just passing by is wonderful.

This ancient road, built by Appius Claudius Caecus as early as 312 BC, was once one of the most important trade routes in Italy and the Roman Empire. Today, the Via Appia Antica is a magical place where you can follow in the footsteps of the Romans. Riding along this historic route, surrounded by ancient Roman cobblestones, funerary monuments, thermal baths and farmsteads, is an unforgettable adventure. Although some parts of the road can be a bit challenging for bicycles due to the original paving, the beauty and atmosphere of the surroundings are worth every effort. The Via Appia Antica passes through the Appia Antica Park, a protected area that extends over 3,500 hectares and is home to numerous monuments, excavations and the entrances to early Christian catacombs. The park is a green wedge between the south-eastern districts of Rome and the Alban Hills, and offers valuable naturalistic elements in addition to the archaeological and historical evidence. The experience of exploring the Via Appia Antica by bike is a journey into the history of Rome. The road, which was once lined with tombs and monumental buildings, now offers a unique perspective on ancient Rome. Especially at sunset, the Via Appia Antica unfolds a mystical atmosphere that captivates visitors.

Lakes, watercourses, marshes and wetlands are environments of very high naturalistic value and here in the Caffarella Valley we can observe an example of this. In 2004 the Park Authority artificially created this lake, diverting the waters of the right Marrana which was subject to frequent flooding which damaged the surrounding agricultural land, guaranteeing passing birds a real rest area. A process of colonization of the body of water by animals and plants typical of wetlands began immediately. We remember that these environments are very delicate and any intervention would compromise their "life". Visit the lake and enjoy the nature and tranquility of this extraordinary corner of our city.

one of the most beautiful parks in Rome where to cycle

Very suggestive, but it puts a strain on the wheels of the bike, with its ancient stones

The source is linked to the very ancient cult of the nymph Egeria which originated with the foundation of Rome. The spring is fed by the Castelli Romani reservoir, and on its way the water crosses a subsoil of volcanic origin which enriches it with mineral salts and the characteristic effervescence, protected by a cover of several layers of clay. The source was known to the ancient Romans for its therapeutic properties. Around the year 1000, after a very long period of oblivion, the spring was rediscovered and in the 16th century it became popular again, thanks to Pope Gregory VII's physician and Abbot Tommaso della Valle, who spoke enthusiastically about it in his Guide to the 'Holy water. In the 18th century the first chemical analyzes were carried out and the spring was connected to the city via two driveways; thus the first thermal establishments were born and the first wagons of the "sanctuaries" were seen. In 1948 the company for the bottling of water was founded.

A unique park in the world.

an oasis of peace in the chaos of Rome