Aeneas’ travel stopovers

Reading the Aeneid means discovering the mythical roots of our history conceived in the heart of Mediterranean Sea, cradle of civilization and meeting place of cultures, almost the amniotic fluid of our Europe. The Aeneas’ Route, through an itinerary made of centuries and many stopovers in the Mediterranean, is a physical route crossing the places touched by the Trojan hero fleeing from his burning city in search of a new beginning in an unknown land. On the other hand, It is also an ideal journey because it embodies the history of mankind, always ready to travel, by choice or necessity, in order to seek a homeland where peace and prosperity reign together with affection and knowledge. It is a cultural route, because through archaeology, nature and literature, it narrates a compelling story in which we can all recognise ourselves. The journey touches five different countries, twenty-one different places, including 7 UNESCO sites, but also many other extraordinary and fascinating places, all to be discovered.