Rome, Italy: Catacombs and Appian Way

Rome's San Callisto catacombs housed early Christian heroes later recognized as martyrs and saints as early as the 3rd century. Along with the catacombs, which were abandoned and forgotten in the Middle Ages, Rome's ancient Appian Way is enjoying resurgence as a well-known attraction for locals and tourists alike. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.

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[NorceCodine]

Ahmm, the "aqua ducks" (aquaducts, that is) were also important to bring drinking water and sanitation to the city. In fact, it was a favorite Roman habit to steal "duct" (the equivalent of stealing cable today), so much so that the Emperor Nerva had to appoint a "Water General" to track down the illegal ducts, because the baths and fountains started to dwindle.

[Plenipotentiarious]

NEED.

[alttab7890]

WOW....AMAZING  PLACE

[yosoyisrael]

this is freaky!!! i was there... and to be living in a city under a city... amazing!!

[SuperGina21]

The aqua ducks were created so people could bathe and rid themselves of diease causeing germs.