LA STORIA
ALL ROADS LEAD TO ROME
The Roman Empire owes much of its success to the emphasis placed on the need for inter-country transport infrastructure.
Eight roads were built to link the Capital to several essential areas where either trade or resources beckoned. These 8 roads proudly form the names of our rooms in the main house.
We mirror the age-old proverb of “all roads lead to Rome”; however, our Rome presents itself as the exquisite Ludus Magnus.
Aurelia
The road built for efficiency, Aurelia, was designed to connect Italy's north and south with Rome sitting cozy in the middle.
Architects describe this road as being perfectly built for the resources available at the time. It has since been upgraded to suit modern life; however, its foundation has never changed.
CASSIA
Cassia is the road known more for its scenic landscapes than its historical background. Passing through both town and farmland, it is extremely popular for travellers passing through Italy. Cobble and pebble stone lead the way to the most eye-catching parts of the Roman surroundings.
APPIA
Appia, or the Queen of Roads, has seen everything from ancient Roman wars to the revolts of Spartacus and today’s modern traffic jams. Originally the lifeline for trade and legions heading to the East, portions of the road Appia form tourist paths through picturesque Italian farmlands.
CASALINA
A road built to connect two secondary trade routes, road Casalina to date holds the purpose of a through-route predominantly from Rome to Capua. Stunning, rich in architectural history and a must-see for those visiting the cities surrounding Rome.
EMILIA
Emilia is easily one of the most beautiful roads in the world and is known foremost for the display of precision of information used by the Ancient Romans. Actual milestones set 1,476 meters apart allowed travellers to orient themselves with distances on this road. This is the origin of the Roman Mile.
FLAMINIA
As one of the first roads ever built, it has been present long before the Empire of Rome even existed. A historically essential piece of infrastructure that helped shape and build Rome's city, it also was the road that led to the demise of the Empire when France invaded Italy.
POSTUMIA
Originally a road built to link military conveys to various ports in Italy, the original road Postumia to date displays no remains of existence. Historical maps confirm its presence; however, it lies perfectly hidden along the coast of Treviso. A modern road built to fit its direction has since been built that is a popular pilgrimage route for tourists.
SALARIA
Salaria, derived from the Latin word salt, is a road that holds as much importance today as it did when it was built all those years ago for Rome's purpose to the Adriatic Sea. Historically, it received this name due to its need to collect salt when it was a highly valued commodity in Rome.