Ostia Antica

The amazing archaeological park of Ostia is the Rome's answer to Pompeii . It was the first Roman colony and the first river port in Italy. The name of Ostia derives from "Ostium" that in Latin means "mouth of the river" and it's far 25 km from the Eternal City...

Ostia Antica is easily reachable from our HOTEL MONTECARLO ROMA, only 35-40 minutes by metro, Castro Pretorio stop (a few meters from us) to Piramide stop, then suburban train at the unique cost of Euro 1,50 for metro-bus ticket...

The name "Ostia" derives from "Ostium", mouth of the river. Founded by the Quirites (the earliest name of the citizens of Ancient Rome) who sought a natural outlet to the sea, it was the first Roman colony and the first river port in Italy...

It underwent huge economic and demographic development, above all during the Imperial Age. It became the ideal site for an enterprising middle class dedicated to production and trade...

In 1575, a flood altered the course of the Roman's sacred river by about two kilometers and from that moment on it curved in a northerly direction...

Founded in the 4th century BC, Ostia's decline began in the 3rd century AD, coming out to a head in the 5th century AD. Little by little it was abandoned and by the 9th century AD the population had finally migrated to Gregoriopolis, nearby fortified village...

Recently archaeologists have discovered a secret part of Ostia, the ancient seaport close to Rome, which they say is bigger than Pompeii...

Not far from HOTEL MONTECARLO ROMA, the amazing archeological park of Ostia Antica is worth visiting...

It's like a real time travel walking around Ostia Antica, the amazing archeological site of the ancient port of Rome, with beautifully preserved ruins...

When in Rome, don't forget to visit it...

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