Ostia (Rome) - Wikipedia
WEBOstia ( / ˈɒstiə /, Italian: [ˈɔstja]; officially Lido di Ostia) is a large neighbourhood in the Municipio X of the comune of Rome, Italy, near the ancient port of Rome, which is now a major archaeological site known as Ostia Antica.
Ostia - Harbour City of Ancient Rome
WEBThis website is dedicated to Ostia, the harbour city of ancient Rome. Here you will find information for professional archaeologists and historians, for students of Roman archaeology and history, and for interested lay-people.
Ostia | Italy, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEBOstia, seaport of ancient Rome, originally on the Mediterranean coast at the mouth of the Tiber River but now, because of the natural growth of the river delta, about 4 miles (6 km) upstream, southwest of the modern city of Rome, Italy.
How to visit Ostia Antica (and why you should add it to your …
WEBApr 1, 2019 · Discover how to visit Ostia Antica from Rome with this practical travel guide packed with information and tips on how to get to Ostia Antica, what to see and why you should add this wonderful day trip to any Rome itinerary.
Ostia, an introduction (article) | Khan Academy
WEBThe ancient Roman city of Ostia was a diverse, working class city with inhabitants from across the Mediterranean world.
Ostia Antica - Wikipedia
WEBOstia Antica. For the district of Rome, see Ostia Antica (district). Click on the map to see marker. Ostia Antica ( lit.'Ancient Ostia') is an ancient Roman city and the port of Rome located at the mouth of the Tiber. It is near modern …
11 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Ostia | PlanetWare
WEBDec 25, 2023 · Ancient Rome's port of Ostia, now landlocked five kilometers from the Tyrrhenian Sea, is Italy's largest excavation after Pompeii. Visiting Ostia from Rome couldn't be easier, whether you make the half-hour journey by direct train or with a full- or half-day guided tour.
Archaeological Park of Ostia antica
WEBEvery first Sunday of the month free entrance for Archaeological area of Ostia antica, Imperial harbours of Claudius and Trajan, Museum of Roman ships, Necropolis of Portus, Julius II Castle. Read more >>
Archaeological area of Ostia antica - Archaeological park of Ostia ...
WEBArchaeological area of Ostia antica. As its own name suggests (from the Latin ostium = mouth of a river) Ostia was built at the mouth of the Tiber at the Tyrrhenian Sea. Before the crippling flood of 1557 the riverbed was significantly different from the current one, its waters ran along the northern part of the city and the coastline was ...
Ostia - World History Encyclopedia
WEBMay 10, 2013 · Ostia (or Ostia Antica) lies 15 km from the city of Rome for which it served as the city's principal port and harbour throughout antiquity. The name derives from 'os' or 'ostium' which means 'mouth' and refers to the city's location at the mouth of the river Tiber.
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