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A black and white photograph of a vaulted brick corridor with rounded archways, showing the characteristic Roman construction technique and architectural style of Ostia Antica's ancient ruins. - Photo by Husha Bilimale on Unsplash
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Ostia Antica

Shifts historical focus away from central Rome's crowded ruins to the remarkably intact ancient port city just outside it, offering a quieter but equally rich walking narrative.

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A black and white photograph of a vaulted brick corridor with rounded archways, showing the characteristic Roman construction technique and architectural style of Ostia Antica's ancient ruins. - Photo by Husha Bilimale on Unsplashdestination guide

Ostia Antica: Ancient Rome's Best-Kept Walking Secret

Just 30 minutes from Rome, Ostia Antica's empty streets, mosaic baths and ancient apartment blocks show how ordinary Romans actually lived. Here's how to walk it right, and where to go afterward.

Sarah Chen

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