But as the empire began its long decline—Rome would fall in the fifth century A.D.—the Via Aurelia began to disintegrate. In contrast, the Via Domitia, an even older Roman route, constructed ...

The crumbling yet still magnificent Ancient Rome is at the center of the city ... Other attractions in the area include Palatine Hill, the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus. When you've finished ...

In Rome’s case, all roads led to one place. The proverb is medieval, but the idea is ancient. Early in his reign, Augustus installed the milliarium aureum, the golden milestone, in the Roman Forum.