Map of Tourist Attractions on the Appian Way
When you're tired of central Rome, it's easy to get out into the Roman countryside and take in the sites. When you get hot, you can always drop in to one of the three Catacomb complexes found along the Appian Way and marked on the Via Appia Map below.
Appian Way Travel Tips
On Sunday, the Appian Way is closed to traffic, so that's the best time to walk or bike. Go in the day; at night the Via Appia becomes a haunt for prostitutes.
The Parco Regionale Appia Antica has lots of information on how to get there and what to do. It's marked on the map, so go there as soon as you get to the Via Appia (a good place to start on your walk is the Baths of Caracalla.
You could spend several days on the Via Appia, checking out the sites nearby.
Restaurants on the Appian Way
There are several restaurants--our favorite, although pricy, is Ristorante Cecilia Matella at via Appia Antica 125-129, a short ways away from the Tomb of Cecilia Metella. Folks also like the food at Trattoria di Priscilla on via Appia Antica 68. Closed Sundays.
Catacombs on the Appian Way
Yes, most folks come for the bone collections in the Catacombs. You can visit three of the top coatacombs along the Appian Way, they are marked on the map above. Also see: Catacombs in Rome, Italy for visitor information.
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