Introducing Ostia Antica
Founded by the Romans in the 4th century BC, Ostia (referring to the mouth or ostium of the Tiber) became a great port and later a strategic centre for defence and trade. Decline arrived in the 5th century AD when barbarian invasions and the outbreak of malaria led to the abandonment of the city, and then its slow burial – up to 2nd-floor level – in river silt, thanks to which it has survived so well. Pope Gregory IV re-established the town in the 9th century.
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Last updated: Oct 27, 2008
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Re: Day trip from Rome besides Ostia Antica and Tivoli
by dant 03 September 2011
There is a lot to choose from; it depends most on what you'd like to do. I got some suggestions for Rome day trips for one of my vacations…
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Re: Day trip from Rome besides Ostia Antica and Tivoli
by floridacouple 02 September 2011
Ostia Antica is a very interesting place to visit & an easy trip from Rome. Take the suburban train line to Ostia from the Piramide Station…
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RE: need advice on train passes in Italy
by richiavo 24 August 2011
Why go to Siena for such a short time which will then also give you a long journey to Rome, trains are direct from Firenze to Rome and…
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