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At a glance
- Type
- Archaeological site
- Coordinates
- 41°57′46″ N, 12°47′10″ E
History and description
Via Tiburtina is an ancient road in Italy leading east-northeast from Rome to Tivoli (Latin: Tibur) and then, with the Via Valeria, on to Pescara (Latin: Aternum).
Historical road
It was probably built by the Roman censor Marcus Valerius Maximus in 307 BC at the time of the conquest of the Aequi territory and later lengthened, probably in about 154 BC, by Marcus Valerius Messalla to the territories of the Marsi and the Aequi in the Abruzzo, as Via Valeria. Its total length was approximately 200 km from Rome to Aternum (the modern Pescara). It exited Rome through the Aurelian Walls at the Porta Tiburtina, and through the Servian Wall at the Porta Esquilina.
Historians assert that the Via Tiburtina must have come into existence as a trail during the establishment of the Latin League. It is difficult to determine the part of the course from Albulae Aquae to Tibur. Though afterward it became an important thoroughfare, the extension of the Via Tiburtina beyond Tibur always retained its original name of Via Valeria.
There are the remains of several Roman bridges along the road, including the Ponte Lucano and Ponte Mammolo.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Via Tiburtina».
Photos
Getting there
TivoliTrain, nearest
1.6 km as the crow flies
Via Tiburtina
Aeroporto di Roma-Ciampino24.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Via Tiburtina?
Via Tiburtina is in Rome, in the province of Roma (Lazio), Italy. GPS coordinates: 41.96283, 12.78619.
What else is there to see near Via Tiburtina?
Nearby you’ll find: Temple of the Cough (300 m away), Sanctuary of Hercules Victor (500 m away), Villa d'Este (800 m away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 7 photos
- Viae Flaminia Salaria Tiburtina — it:Utente:EH101, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stazione tiburtina — Marten253, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carrieres de Travertin de Tivoli — LPLT, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Eglise Santa Sinforosa — LPLT, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Entrée Termes de Tivoli — LPLT, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Istituto Teresa Gerini - panoramio — ildirettore, CC BY 3.0
- Piranesi-2039 — Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Public domain
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences