Colonne Terminali Della Via Appia

The terminal Roman columns of the Via Appia Antica date back to the 3rd century AD, judging by the capital. These columns are testimony to Roman art. The columns are located close to some squares and are easily visible. At the beginning, there were two Roman Columns. Today there is only one left, located near the Port of Brindisi. The columns were built in marble and had a height of 18.74 meters. An inscription is readable on the column pedestal. Many assumptions about the placement of the columns, but the most reliable is linked to the celebratory purpose. The construction of the two twin columns is thought to date back to the period II — III centuries. The remaining Column is the emblem of the city.