Ancient Rome beyond the centre
A journey into an ancient port city, where streets and buildings preserve traces of trade and everyday life.
Tours from €100 per group
Ostia developed at the mouth of the Tiber, a strategic place for defending the coast and supporting Rome’s trade. The landscape changed over the centuries, and the ancient port now lies farther from the sea than it did in antiquity.
Paved streets, buildings, public spaces and traces of trade help us imagine the rhythm of a Roman city. Rather than focusing on one monument, we can follow how different parts of the community worked together.
Ostia complements Rome’s central monuments with questions about housing, work, transport and exchange. It is an experience for visitors who want to follow ancient history across a broad archaeological landscape.
