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Discover the fascinating archeological site of Ostia Antica. "Ostia" is a derivation of "os", the Latin word for "mouth". At the mouth of the River Tiber, Ostia was Rome's seaport; now the site is noted for the excellent preservation of its ancient buildings , enclosed by cypresses and pine trees, with magnificent frescoes and impressive mosaics.
Take the opportunity to have a taste of an Ancient Roman town and admire buildings from the 3rd century BC like the Castrum (military camp) or the Capitolium (temple of Jupiter, Juno and Minerva). The opus quadratum of the walls of the original castrum at Ostia provide important evidence for the building techniques that were employed in Roman urbanization during the period of the Middle Republic.
Excavations of Ancient Ostia, started at the beginning of the nineteenth century providing a window into the everyday life that went on in a town of the Roman Empire. You’ll have the opportunity to climb the rows of the beautiful ancient theatre, admiring breathtaking views of the ruins - an atmospheric, Ancient Roman ghost town.
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Included: Entrance tickets to Excavations of Ancient Ostia Skip the line.
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Please note that start time of the tour might be subject to some variations, but this will not affect the length of the Service.
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