What is Iter Romanum?

Iter Romanum is a cultural and touristic itinerary which encourages you to discover the roman heritage linked to Roman Roads. Iter Romanum allows us to journey from large towns and roads to quiet byways where we can slow down and stop at villages, bridges, passes, military camps and monuments that symbolised the power of Rome and still maintain their place in the landscape.

The Object of the Season (II): Unusual animals in the archaeological context

Archaeological excavations reveal that the Roman diet included a variety of animals as part of their cuisine, and that animal meat was more prevalent than historical sources tell us. Here are some animals that have been confirmed through archaeological research to have been commonly consumed by the ancient Romans: pork, chicken, beef, goat, fish, seafood, […]

Iter Romanum. Educational Workbook for Primary School

The Technical Management Office of Iter Romanum (the Roman Roads Heritage Cooperation Network) has published this educational workbook so that young primary school children can learn about the legacy of Rome connected with Roman roads. With this workbook, children will discover a little more about the way of life in that historical period and understand, […]