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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Rome-Ostia

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Rome-Ostia
Ancient Roman port city 25 km southwest of Rome


๐Ÿ• 2 min read ยท Updated 15 Mar 2026 at 01:16
๐Ÿ“Œ 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 ...

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