Appia Week 2024 in Venosa.
Important event organized by the Vulture UNESCO Club, Venosa city of cultureVenosa group Ctg, Special Olympics Basilicata and the Venosa-Bernalda Trinitarian Fathers Rehabilitation Center at the pedo relay which crosses the heart of Italy, from Lazio to Puglia touching Campania and Basilicata.
The Venosa stage enjoys the patronage of the Archaeological Superintendency of Fine Arts and Landscape of Basilicata and the Municipality of Venosa, an event that is part of the European archeology days recognized by the MIC.
The ancient Via Appia is a historical treasure that has fascinated for centuries, and every year, the Appia Week event offers a unique opportunity to explore it.
“This journey is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of our territory along the Via Appia Antica, celebrating together the extraordinary cultural heritage that it represents” he comments the new mayor Franco Mollica at his first official outing as mayor of the Venosa City “the Appian Way has all the characteristics to re-enter national and international circuits”.
“An engaging experience that highlights the possibility of traveling along the Appia Antica”, comments the councilor Rossella Centrone “a fascinating historical itinerary that passes through breathtaking landscapes and millenary testimonies.
The administration’s task is to work together with associations, bodies and the territory, so that culture is a driving force for the city”.
The Appia Antica, one of the most famous streets of ancient Rome, built in 312 BC by Appius Claudius Caecus, also known as the “Regina Viarum” or “Queen of the streets“connected Rome to Brindisi and represented an important communication channel of the time.
The departure from the little Sanzanello church was festive and cordial where participants were able to taste bread with the official symbol of the Appian Way with organic oil and acquire historical information on the street nominated for UNESCO heritage thanks to the presence of archaeologist Tonia Giammatteo.
The participation of the children with disabilities from the rehabilitation center of the Trinitarian Fathers bearers of both the official Roman relay column of Appia Week and the message of peace and inclusion that must resonate strongly throughout time and history.
The group of pedophiles continued by stopping at the archaeological park of Venosa for a guided tour, an opportunity to take advantage of the most emblematic places along the Regina Viarum.
A journey through time through space, for an unforgettable stage of culture and history along the most fascinating road in the world.
