Via appia

This is my suggestion for a perfect Sunday in Rome, away from the hustle and bustle. You've already seen the Colosseum and the Vatican, heard the whistles at the Spanish Steps, threw a coin in the Trevi Fountain, and you need a break from the crowds and queues? Then, head to Via Appia Antica - the ancient highway from Rome to Brindisi.

Road less traveled: Appian Way in Rome (constructed over 2000 years ago and still in use today).

Rome has beautiful parks which offer an escape into nature and a chance to keep fit, and are rich in culture and history. Here is a guide to help you explore Rome's parks.

Ancient Appian Way, province of Rome Lazio, Italy

Explore Rome's history with Appian Way Bike Tour Rome. Read what to see when you cycle the Via Appia Antica, on this active day trip in Rome

So peaceful and serene.....

Old roman ways, Ostia Antica / Italy (by Olga).

The Appian Way (Via Appia Antica) is just outside the city walls of Rome and can be reached by Rome public bus or hop-on hop-off bus as well as tours

The Appia Antica Park, the wild side of Rome, is the largest urban green area in Europe where the "queen of all roads" takes you to the past.