Located outside of the Roman city center — an easy bus or taxi ride away — the Appian Way or Via Appia Antica is one of the oldest roads of the Roman Republic era. Built in 312 BC as a road for Roman soldiers, over time it evolved into the main artery connecting the towns […]
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Orvieto: A Charming Hilltop Jewel in Italy
If you are looking for an Italian hilltop town that checks all of the boxes for picture-perfect charm, unique sites, interesting history and delicious food, or if you just need a quick break from the chaos that is Rome, visit Orvieto, a charming hilltop jewel in Italy. Located in the Umbria region, Orvieto sits atop […]