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"A killer whale was actually seen in the harbor of Ostia, locked in combat with the Emperor Claudius. She had come when he was completing the construction of the harbor, drawn there by the wreck of a ship bringing leather hides from Gaul, and feeding there over a number of days, had made a furrow in the shallows …"
— From "On Natural History" by Pliny the Elder (23-79 AD)
A WHALE OF A TIME—Visiting Ostia Antica is a grand way to pass the day. You will rejoice in the beautiful combination of landscape and ruins.
You can have some fun with this headless figure. In May of 2007 we found it reclining outside the Caffetteria degli scavi. For a fast-food joint, the food was quite good — but then this is Italy, where the food is always good. |
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von.otter's Ostia Antica Travel Tips
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Tips: 1 - Photos: 1 | Local Customs | | | | Packing Lists | Shopping | | | | Sports Travel | General Tips |
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aussiedoug Thu Oct 23, 2008 09:52 UTC
Grazie mille per questi tips C'e sono molto interessanto. And they are the most informative & fascinating tips I've read about Ostia Antica. Hope I get time to visit this place during my visit to Rome next April. | BarryAir Thu May 22, 2008 01:58 UTC
Roma and Ostia...two fantastic places in my heart....Barry in Louisiana (disaster area) |
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