Via Appia Antica Self-researched
Rome, Italy
Artworks
Villa of the Quintilii Self-researched
A monumental ancient Roman villa beyond the fifth milestone of the Via Appia Antica, built by the wealthy and cultured Quintilii brothers (Sextus Quintilius Valerius Maximus and Sextus Quintilius Condianus). The sprawling estate was later seized by Emperor Commodus.
Tomb of the Scipios Self-researched
The common tomb (hypogaeum Scipionum) of the patrician Scipio family during the Roman Republic. This underground burial chamber served the family for interments over several centuries before being abandoned and lost, only to be rediscovered in later times.
Tomb of Caecilia Metella Self-researched
A cylindrical mausoleum at the three-mile marker of the Via Appia, built to honor Caecilia Metella, daughter of Quintus Caecilius Metellus Creticus (a consul in 69 BC) and wife of Marcus Licinius Crassus, son of the famous triumvir. The castle-like structure dominates the surrounding landscape and is one of the best-preserved monuments along the ancient road.
Mausoleum of Maxentius Self-researched
A large circular tomb built by Emperor Maxentius on the Appian Way, probably intended for himself as a family tomb. When his young son Valerius Romulus died, he was buried there. After extensive renovation, the mausoleum was reopened to the public in 2014.
Circus of Maxentius Self-researched
Part of a complex built by Emperor Maxentius between the second and third miles of the Via Appia, including a palace and chariot racing track. Situated between the catacombs of San Sebastiano and the Tomb of Caecilia Metella, it is now part of the Appian Way Regional Park.
