"Ostia Antica" Ostia Antica by uglyscot

Ostia Antica Travel Guide: 56 reviews and 240 photos

a port with no water

Ostia Antica was once the port of Rome but is now some distance from the sea. It dates to about 4 Century BC.
There is a toilet near the ticket office and another at the cafeteria which is about half way into the site. Ticket costs 4 Euro. A map of the site is 2.50 Euro or guide book 7.50 Euro.
The site is huge , so be prepared to spend several hours if you wish to see it properly.

The theatre

Amphitheatre

The theatre is the largest complete structure at the site. It is in the shape of a semicircle. the seats are of stone and face down to where the stage would have been.

Baths

mosaics

There are a number of baths in Ostia Antica. The first is near the entrance : Terme dei Cisarii. Apart from the walls of the various rooms, there are mosaic floors with designs of chariots and mythical marine creatures and fish in monochrome.

Pros and Cons

Pros:a great site to spend a day- as good as Pompeii
Cons:too much to take in at a single visit

Last visit to Ostia Antica: Mar 2005
Intro Updated Jul 20, 2010
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Visit the Toilets Things to Do (2)

sewage and hygiene There were public toilets where people sat side by side. The seats [often marble] had a hole cut out,... more travel advice

See the mosaics Things to Do (2)

At Ostia Antica there are the 'shops ' or offices where the shipping companies did business. The area is called The... more travel advice

train to Ostia Transportation (1)

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Written Dec 6, 2009

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starship Feb 10, 2010 at 7:08 PM

Definately would like to visit Ostia Antica, particularly if it is "as good as Pompeii"!!
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gilabrand Nov 25, 2009 at 6:23 AM

Never got here when I was in Rome. Maybe next time.
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angiebabe Dec 5, 2008 at 12:31 PM

I aimed to get here when I visited Rome and then aimed to get here during my last visit to Italy - but I will have to keep aiming!Thanks for your pics and info!
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MM212 Feb 23, 2008 at 3:46 AM

Nice photos from Ostia Antica... would like to visit it the next time I'm in Rome. Cheers!
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evaanna Nov 25, 2005 at 10:20 AM

Great place and lovely photos!