In Italy, an ancient Roman road is undergoing a revival. The Via Appia Antica, which once connected Rome to the south eastern city of Brindisi, has been proposed as a UNESCO world heritage site. The bid is part of Italy’s push to promote slow and sustainable tourism.
The Appian Way, as it is known in English, was built by Emperor Trajan to extend an existing Roman road running from Benevento to Brindisi. The ancient highway has been neglected and buried beneath subsequent constructions for decades. Only little sections are still visible, including a stretch preserved beneath a Macdonald’s.
Now, there is an ambitious project to
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