Appian
Way - Catacombs
Appian Way Latin
(Via Appia Antica) was, the first and most famous of the ancient
Roman roads, running from Rome to the coastal city of Brundisium.
It was begun in 312 BC by the censor Appius Claudius Caecus. The cobble stones still bear the ruts made by Roman Chariots |
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Along
the road you can see the remains of Roman tombs. Tombs were not
allowed within the Roman Wall
Many are in ruins, but those of several of the wealthest citizens survive and are being restored |
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Our destination was the Catacombs of St Sebastian Thousands of Christians were buried here in caves where pagans were buried in previous centuries Photos were not allowed. The picture to the right is from the Internet  |
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These catacombs have several levels |
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The
tour of the Catacomb ended at the Church of St Sebastian |
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The martyred Saint is buried here  |
The ceiling of the church is all carved wood |
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