The Appian Way is perhaps the most famous and well-known Roman road.
It was wide enough for two chariots to cross in opposite directions or for five soldiers to advance side by side.
The construction of the Appian Way was a grand project and showcased centuries of excellent craftsmanship.
The road is 660 km long, and its construction was started by Appius Claudius Caecus, a Roman high official, in 312 BC.
The road ran south from Rome along the west coast of Italy, then turned east to Brindisi on the Adriatic Sea, sea, and from there to Otranto.
Ancient Rome was famous for its many striking features. The first ones that come to mind are gladiators, brilliant victories, and emperors.
But Rome’s most enduring contribution to history was probably its roads, which provided an interconnected network as long as 322,000 km, creating the famous saying, “All roads lead to Rome.”
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