Ostia Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
human settlement in Rome, Lazio, Italy
About Ostia
Not far from the center ofRomeisOstia Antica, an archaeological site that contains many Roman ruins, dating back to the days when it served as Rome's port (a function now taken over byCivitavecchia). In antiquity is was situated at the mouth of the river Tiber, however the shoreline moved seawards, due to silting, from the Middle Ages until the 19th century. Ostia Antica is today still lying next to the Tiber, but at a distance of some three kilometers from the beach. It is one of Lazio's major attractions, less crowded and, for some, more enjoyable than the ruins ofPompeii. So if you can't make it down to Pompeii don't worry. Just head out to Ostia Antica. NearbyLido di Ostiais a residential area, the capital's beach, and a well-known "Tourist Port" with moorings for boats from 8 to 60 me
Top Attractions in Ostia
Explore the best things to see and do in Ostia:
- ★Ostia Antica
- ★Ostia Castle
- ★Pinewood of Castelfusano
- ★Porto turistico di Ostia
- ★Portus
- ★Villa Sacchetti
Where to Eat in Ostia
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Ferrara
- 🍴Gelateria Salus
- 🍴Ristorante Don Pepe
- 🍴Ristorante-Pizzeria Blue Fin
- 🍴Zenzero Biorestaurant
Where to Stay in Ostia
- 🏨Hotel Ping-Pong
- 🏨Litus Roma Hostel
Ostia Travel Guide Sections
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