Follow the ancient path of water between nature and Archeology
Thermae Acque Albule - Aqua Marcia aqueduct and Anio Novus Aqueduct
This route follows the path of water, an element of capital importance since the days of the ancient Romans.
The magnificent Roman imperial baths were established here thanks to the presence of sulfurous water, and thanks to the emulsion gas created by the chemical process between carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide: the remarkable therapeutic properties were highly appreciated by the Romans.The trip can start right from the Thermae of Albule located in Tivoli Terme, a 20 km drive along the Via Tiburtina Valeria if you come from Rome, just 8 km if you come from Tivoli. The water temperature is around 23° and remains constant throughout the year, thanks to the residues of the ancient volcano.
Continue in Località Arci, near Tivoli, where you can admire the remains of the Aqua Marcia Aqueduct. Built in 144 BC the huge structure drew water from the basin of the Aniene River: nowadays, it is the only still functioning Roman aqueduct.
To end this amazing itinerary you can take the so-called Pomata Road, and drive towards San Gregorio da Sassola passing near the ruins of the Anio Novus Aqueduct: Emperor Caligula built it to channel the waters of the Aniene River and take them to Rome, coming into the capital city at Porta Maggiore.
The magnificent Roman imperial baths were established here thanks to the presence of sulfurous water, and thanks to the emulsion gas created by the chemical process between carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide: the remarkable therapeutic properties were highly appreciated by the Romans.The trip can start right from the Thermae of Albule located in Tivoli Terme, a 20 km drive along the Via Tiburtina Valeria if you come from Rome, just 8 km if you come from Tivoli. The water temperature is around 23° and remains constant throughout the year, thanks to the residues of the ancient volcano.
Continue in Località Arci, near Tivoli, where you can admire the remains of the Aqua Marcia Aqueduct. Built in 144 BC the huge structure drew water from the basin of the Aniene River: nowadays, it is the only still functioning Roman aqueduct.
To end this amazing itinerary you can take the so-called Pomata Road, and drive towards San Gregorio da Sassola passing near the ruins of the Anio Novus Aqueduct: Emperor Caligula built it to channel the waters of the Aniene River and take them to Rome, coming into the capital city at Porta Maggiore.
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