SS1 Via Aurelia is One of the Main Roads of the Roman Empire

Strada Statale 1 Via Aurelia (SS 1) is a historic trade route running along the Italian coastline from central Italy to southern France.

Strada Statale 1 Via Aurelia (SS 1)

When Was Via Aurelia Built?

The road is extremely scenic, following important tourist locations in Italy and derives from Via Aurelia, a Roman road constructed in 241 BC by Gaius Aurelius Cotta. It is one of the most important state highways in the country as well as one of the most significant roads of the former Roman Empire.

Where Does Via Aurelia Start and End?

The road is completely paved and runs from Roma, the capital of the country, to Ventimiglia, a city in Liguria, northern Italy, in the province of Imperia near the French-Italian border, on the Gulf of Genoa.

How Long is Via Aurelia?

The road is 697 km (433 miles) long, following the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea and Ligurian Sea and running along nine provincial capitals. The road is usually very crowded during holidays.

Is Strada Statale 1 Via Aurelia (SS 1) Worth the Drive?

The most scenic part of the journey runs from Genoa (Genova) to the French border. It’s built directly along the coast with absolutely great views of the sea. You are constantly distracted by the beautiful scenery. The SS1 is partly constructed today as a highway (with two lanes in each direction) but is toll-free—in contrast to most other highways in Italy.
Road suggested by: Michael Spannlang

 

 

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