Tomorrow the Via Appia, the road built in 312 BC in order to connect Ancient Rome to Brundisium, will unveil its long history. The celebration of “Appia Day,” now in its second edition, was attended last year by over 50,000 people.

From 8:00 am-6:00 pm in the Ancient Roman section of this street -- otherwise known as “Regina Viarum” (the Queen of Roads) -- between the Cartiera Latina park and the Tomb of Cecilia Metella, more than 120 events will be held. The program calls for the special opening of all the monuments in the area, plus biking and archeological tours, historical storytellers, guided hikes, food and wine tastings, and games along the road and photographic exhibitions.