The Appian Way Regional Park, just outside of Rome’s city center, makes for a perfect day trip, especially on Sunday and national holidays, when the entire area of the park is closed to traffic.

It is a protected area located around via Appia Antica – the Regina Longarum Viarum or “Queen of the Long Roads”, Villa dei Quintili, Valle Della Caffarella, the archeological areas of the tombs of Via Latina and the Acqueducts, the Tenuta di Tor Marancia and Tenuta della Farnesiana.

Aside from the astonishing sightseeing spots, you may also enjoy the sight of different animals in the park. It is said that there are around 78 various kinds of species that are occupying the wild area. Among these animals are the usual ones you can see in the wild like the snakes, lizards, mice, rabbits, frogs, turtles, salamanders and foxes. The park also houses different kinds of fish and shellfish.

Other services like renting bycicles and guided tours are available on the park’s website.