Make a pilgrimage through history along Italy’s Appian Way, Europe’s ancient 360-mile “superhighway." Explore more places where culture and heritage rule in our #BestOfTheWorld 2023 destination list: https://on.natgeo.com/3zQezOD | National Geographic History

Did you know the Appian Way, or “Via Appia Antica,” is one of the oldest and most iconic roads of the ancient Roman Empire? Serving as both a military and economic artery. It’s also believed to have played a role in inspiring the famous saying “All roads lead to Rome.” The Appian Way is incredibly well-preserved. 🤩 It’s made of large, flat stones, which have been firmly set in place by thousands of years of rain, wheels, and feet passing over them. Today, the initial ten miles of the Appian Way