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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ostia_(Rome)Ostia (Rome) - Wikipedia

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   Ostia (/ ˈ ɒ s t i ə /, Italian:; 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. [2]

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3. mamalovesrome.com › how-to-visit-ostia-anticaHow to visit Ostia Antica (and why you should add it to your ...

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   Apr 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.

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   Ostia, 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.

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5. www.planetware.com › rome › ostia-i-la-os11 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Ostia - PlanetWare

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   • Baths of Neptune. Public baths were a central feature of Roman towns, large facilities that served both social and hygienic purposes. Like most bathhouses of that period, these are richly adorned by mosaic floors.
   • Theater. Adjacent to the Baths of Neptune is the semi-circular theater, originally built in the time of Augustus and later enlarged to seat 2,700 spectators.
   • Capitolium and Forum. Standing on a high brick base and with large sections of its brick walls still erect, the imposing Capitolium was the religious center of the town.
   • Decumanus Maximus. The Decumanus Maximus, the main street of ancient Ostia, more than one kilometer long, starts at the Porta Marina, close to the ancient shoreline.

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   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 Ostia, 25 km (16 mi) southwest of Rome.

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   Book a guided tour. Nowadays, Ostia Antica is a large archaeological site. Located just 19 miles (30 km) west of Rome and on the River Tiber. During ancient Rome, it was one of the most thriving cities in the region thanks to its status as Rome’s harbour city.

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   Where is Ostia located?

   • It is entirely situated within the municipality of Rome and is the city's seaside resort. Ostia was the port city of ancient Rome; it had a strategic function for trade, especially for the supply of grain, and as the main base of the Roman navy.

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   What was Ostia Antica?

   • Ostia Antica was the port city of ancient Rome, and is often referenced in writings from the times of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire.

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   How to visit Ostia from Rome?

   • 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. Ostia was founded about the fourth century BC, a short distance from the city at the mouth of the Tiber, and became the principal Roman naval base, growing to a thriving city of 50,000 inhabitants.

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   How to get to Ostia Antica?

   • Unless you have a car or wish to book a guided tour, Ostia Antica is very close to Rome and is easy to get to by public transport. To get there using public transportation take the metro (line B) and get off at Piramide. Here, take the Roma Lido commuter train to Ostia Antica. Once at the station, all you have to do is follow the crowd.

   Ostia Antica - Opening hours, tickets and how to get there

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   Was Ostia a colonial city?

   • Ostia may have been Rome’s first colonia, possibly established by the fourth king of Rome, Ancus Marcius. Nonetheless, the ancient harbour town saw the evolution of the Roman Empire, and therefore featured a 3rd century military castrum, later temples to Jupiter, Juno and Minerva, as well as fortifying walls.

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   Why was Ostia important in ancient Rome?

   • During the empire Ostia was a commercial and storage centre for Rome’s grain supplies and a service station for vessels going to Portus, the large artificial harbour built by Claudius. In 62 ce a violent storm swamped and sank some 200 ships in the harbour.

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   May 14, 2021 · Ostia Antica is an extraordinary Roman site in Italy that contains the ruins of the ancient port town that served as the gateway to Rome.