Via Traiana
The road in Egnazia | |
| Location | Benevento to Brindisi |
|---|---|
| Type | Roman road |
| History | |
| Builder | Trajan |
| Founded | 109 AD |
| Part of | Via Appia. Regina Viarum |
| Criteria | Cultural: iii, iv, vi |
| Reference | 1708-018 |
| Inscription | 2024 (46th Session) |
The Via Traiana was an ancient Roman road. It was built by the emperor Trajan as an extension of the Via Appia from Beneventum, reaching Brundisium (Brindisi) by a shorter route (i.e. via Canusium, Butuntum and Barium rather than via Tarentum). This was commemorated by an arch at Beneventum.
Along with the Via Appia proper, since 2024 the Via [Appia] Traiana entered UNESCO World Heritage List under the comprehensive name of Via Appia Regina Viarum.