The city of Rome is developing a pedestrian archaeological walkway for tourists to explore the temples, basilicas and ancient government buildings along Via dei Fori Imperiali.
On April 2, Rome's Mayor, Roberto Gualtieri, unveiled the €19 million (R378m) walkway project that will cover 89 hectares of ancient sites within the archaeological park and its surrounding suburb, reports lonelyplanet.com.
The path will relieve congestion on the Via dei Fori Imperiali in the Monti neighbourhood and Roman Forum. Via dei Fori passes ancient monuments in the Roman Forum archaeological park, including the Temple of Caesar, Palatine Museum, Forum of Trajan and the Arch of Titus, as well as the Colosseum, Piazza Venezia, and the historic chariot-racing circuit, Circo Massimo.
The extensive pedestrian loop is designed to feature footbridges over archaeological sites, expanded sidewalks, pedestrian islands, viewing terraces, green areas and designated bicycle lanes.
