2,000 years after the Roman Empire built a network of roads on the peninsula, there are still sections where you can walk on the same stones you walked on back then. Roman roads connected ports, cities, and economic centers. They were the main arteries of commerce, government, and the military. Today, some of these trails are extremely well preserved, creating hiking trails that blend history and nature.
Unlike medieval roads, Roman roads were constructed in a meticulous and durable manner, layering different materials overlapping each other for maximum consistency. Additionally, curbs, gutters, and effective drainage systems were not lacking. In many places, time, vegetation, and rain have erased all traces of it. Although some sections have been converted into more modern roads, some sections still exist, showing the precision with which Roman engineers worked.
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