Travel Photo Blogging Ostia Antica the harbour city of ancient Rome

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Simplified map of Ostia and Portus. Map of Ostia and Portus (1774; Cingolani) Map of Ostia and Portus (1564; Munster) Map of Ostia and Portus (1556; Cock) Map of Ostia and Portus (1547; Volpaia) [Plans of Ostia] Colour-coded plan of Ostia (Jan Theo Bakker) The plans of Ostia from Scavi di Ostia, vol. I.

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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. The modern seaside resort, Lido di Ostia, is about 3 miles (5 km) southwest of the ancient city. Ostia, Italy

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Directions from Rome 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.

Ostia (Illustration) Ancient History Encyclopedia

Ostia Antica is a wonderful example of an ancient Roman city. Founded in 620BC, it grew into a thriving commercial port and naval base and when it later fell into disuse, the rising silt and mud from the river and port covered the town, preserving it over the centuries until excavations began in the 19th century. The official Ostia Antica.

Map of the roman city of Ostia (Italy), 1588 [2428 x 1456] papertowns

Ostia Antica 'Ancient Ostia') was an ancient Roman city and the port of located at the mouth of the Tiber. It is near modern Ostia, 25 kilometres (15 miles) southwest of Rome. Due to silting and the invasion of sand, the site now lies 3 km (2 mi) from the sea. [2] The name Ostia (the plural of ostium) derives from Latin 'mouth'.

Ostia Antica map which allows one to observe the distances and

Official website of archaeological park 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 closer than it is today to the.

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Follow the signs to Lido (beach) — go up the escalator, turn left, and go down the steps to reach the Roma-Lido train line. Then wait for the next train departing in the direction of Lido. Trains leave every 15 minutes and they stop at Ostia Antica along the way (7 Stops).

Map of Ostia, ancient Rome, from Civitates Orbis Terrarum posters

Below is a general plan of Ostia with indications of the five modern regions of the site. Clicking on a region will take you to a colour-coded plan of that region. On that plan each building is clickable. On the page of the region you will also find links to the high-resolution version of each segment of the plan.

The Roman Way of Life and Death at Ostia, the Port of Rome

Below is a general plan of Ostia with indications of the five modern regions of the site. Clicking on a region will take you to a more detailed, clickable plan. [jthb - 21-Dec-2003]

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Julius II Castle and Ostia antica Hamlet; Imperial Harbours of Claudius and Trajan. Monte Giulio archaeological site; Museum of Roman ships (Fiumicino) Necropolis of Porto. Tombs in "ex O.N.C." area; Temple of Isis; St. Hippolytus Basilica; Getting here. Ostia Antica Archaeological Park. Accessibility; Julius II Castle and Ostia antica.

Current map of the archaeological site at Ostia Antica Rom, Antike

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Plan or Old Map of Portus, Ostia Antica, harbour city of ancient Rome

Ostia Antica is a locality in Municipio Roma X, Rome, Lazio. Ostia Antica is situated nearby to Stagni di Ostia and Dragona. Mapcarta, the open map.

The plans of Ostia from Scavi di Ostia I

Official website of archaeological park of Ostia Antica. Its proximity to the mouth of the Tiber and the coastal salt pans were the main factors leading to the birth and development of Ostia (from the Latin ostium, "river mouth"), first with a strategic military function and later playing a predominantly commercial role. The literary tradition ascribes the foundation of the city to the.

Beautiful reconstruction of both Ostia Antica (right) and the newer

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Guide to Ostia Antica An Archaeological Treasure Roma Dolce Roma

Ostia Antica, a 45-minute Metro/commuter-train ride away from Rome, offers ancient thrills to rival Pompeii (which is four hours south of Rome). Wandering around the ruins today, you can see the remains of the docks, warehouses, apartment flats, mansions, shopping arcades, and baths — all giving a peek at Roman lifestyles.

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of the Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica. contact the Parco Archeologico. This 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.