Description
The name of Ancient Ostia comes from the word Ostium, "mouth": this ancient settlement, founded in the 7th century B.C. at the mouth of the Tiber, became the "gate" of Rome to the Tiber, then a military installation, and later a great port and the most important commercial center of the capital.
The Archaeological Park of Ancient Ostia, which is today 3 km from the sea due to silting and the invasion of sand, is, together with Pompei, the largest archaeological site in the world with an area of over 150 hectares. For the moment. Only 40% of the ancient settlement has been excavated; 60% of it is still buried under your feet.
This large archaeological area and its surroundings are a stunning treasure chest famous for the excellent preservation of its ancient buildings, magnificent frescoes, impressive mosaics, and one of the oldest synagogues in the world. If you have time, this is a trip not to be missed.
The Archaeological Park of Ancient Ostia, which is today 3 km from the sea due to silting and the invasion of sand, is, together with Pompei, the largest archaeological site in the world with an area of over 150 hectares. For the moment. Only 40% of the ancient settlement has been excavated; 60% of it is still buried under your feet.
This large archaeological area and its surroundings are a stunning treasure chest famous for the excellent preservation of its ancient buildings, magnificent frescoes, impressive mosaics, and one of the oldest synagogues in the world. If you have time, this is a trip not to be missed.
Amenities & features
Tour Sights
1.
Castello di Giulio II
Located in the archaeological park of Ostia Antica, near the mouth of the Tiber, the imposing Castle of Julius II...
2.
Baths of Neptune
Roman cities and military camps shared the same design and urban planning: the cardo maximus was the main north-south road,...
3.
Teatro di Ostia
The Roman Theater of Ancient Ostia is one of the oldest masonry theaters, built during the reign of Augustus at...
4.
Capitolium
The Capitolium is located in the area that was once the Forum, at the intersection of the Cardo and the...
5.
Synagogue of Ostia Antica
The archaeological area of Ostia Antica and its surroundings is a treasure chest. In 1961, during the construction of the...
6.
Lido di Ostia
The Archaeological Park of Ancient Ostia is one of the most interesting archaeological sites in the world; Lido di Ostia...
1 day trip to Ostia
3 hours
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