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Ruins of a Roman structure with Corinthian columns, stone walls, and a grass courtyard, typical of the Ostia Antica archaeological site near Rome. - Photo by Sayaka Ganz 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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Ruins of a Roman structure with Corinthian columns, stone walls, and a grass courtyard, typical of the Ostia Antica archaeological site near Rome. - Photo by Sayaka Ganz 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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