๐๏ธ Rome-Ostia
Ancient Roman port city 25 km southwest of Rome
๐ Fast Facts
- Located in Lazio region, Italy, near the mouth of the Tiber River
- Founded as Rome's principal port city in the 4th century BCE
- UNESCO World Heritage Site (part of the Historic Centre of Rome)
- Extensive archaeological remains spanning Republican and Imperial periods
Ostia Antica represents one of Europe's most significant archaeological sites documenting Roman urban life, commerce, and administration. The ...