Tours
Rome Tourist Card
Rome Tourist Card
Snap up the Rome Tourist Card and you'll get everything you need to explore Rome's top highlights including Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum and Hop on/off bus. You can even choose the order you see things in.
Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill: Priority Entrance
Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill: Priority Entrance
Skip the long lines at the Colosseum with this priority-entrance ticket. This ticket will let you bypass the crowds. And after exploring the Colosseum you can head to the area of the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill.
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Skip The Line
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Skip The Line
This ticket will make you save stress and time by allowing you to get priority entrance and skip the line. Visit the the countless masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, Caravaggio, Tiziano and the Sistine chapel.
Borghese Gallery: Fast Track
Borghese Gallery: Fast Track
Galleria Borghese is located in the villa of the park Villa Borghese. Admire the architecture and furnishings of this beautiful villa. It is a museum full of art from the Renaissance. The collection includes several sculptures and paintings. Because of limited capacity get tickets for this museum weeks in advance.
St. Peter’s Basilica: Dome Climb with Guide
St. Peter’s Basilica: Dome Climb with Guide
Get the most out of your visit to St. Peters with a guided tour to climb the basilica’s dome designed by Michelangelo and admire one of the stunning view. After the tour, you can explore the the basilica at your own pace.
Appia Antica Park
The Appia Antica Park, or The Appian Way Regional Park, can be found in Via Appia Antica, a popular old Roman road that is located in the south eastern area of Rome. The title Appia Antica Park is just a shortened version of its complete name Parco Regionale dell’Appia Antica.
Sightseeing
The Appia Antica Park is located in a large area, between the Aurelian Walls of the city of Rome and the town of S. Maria delle Mole, in the district of Marino. It is a huge natural reserve that is 90% owned by various individuals. The area is also occupied by farmers.
The area is known for its rich collection of ancient treasures, archaeological remains and ruins. You can likewise find some monuments along Via Appia and the park area. Each of the monuments pictures the rich history of Rome.
You will find various ancient churches and catacombs in the area. Among the most visited catacombs in Via Appia are Annia Regilla and Tomba Tomba. Other sightseeing spots include:
Villa dei Quintili
Caffarella Valley
Bosco Farnese
Tormarancia
Aquaducten, Estate
Circo di Massenzio
Via Latina
Wildlife
Aside from the astonishing sightseeing spots, you may also enjoy the sight of different animals in the park. There are around 78 various kinds of species that live here, mainly concentrated in the Caffarella Park area of the reserve. Among these animals are the usual ones you can see in the wild like the various species of lizards, mice, rabbits, frogs, turtles, vipers, salamanders and foxes. The park also houses different kinds of fish and shellfish.
The Park
The park, which is around 3400 hectares, has been a protected area since November 10, 1988. Because the area is too big for a day walking trip, you can choose to stroll around the park by following a trail. For those who know how to ride a bicycle, there are bicycles for rent in the area. If you happen to get hungry while strolling, you can choose one of the many dining options available in in the park.
How To Reach the Appia Antica Park
You can reach the park with the subway, Metro Line A, Colli Albani stop, or with the stop Subaugusta, on the same subway line. You can even catch a special bus line called Archeobus to get to the park from the Termini Station. The buses depart approximately every 40 minutes.
Business Hours
October through March (winter season): 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
March through October (summer season): 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
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