Ostia Antica

Travel

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 09/12/2017 - 06:45

Granted, Rome has so much to see that you may disregard any day trips outside of the city for, well, the next time. In reality, there are many great places of…

Culture

Ancient Tombs Found Near Ostia Antica

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 07/31/2014 - 06:34

More than a dozen early Christian-era tombs were discovered at Parco dei Ravennati, near the ancient harbor city of Ostia Antica. The tombs surround a central…

Culture

In Praise of Beauty, Among the Ruins of Ostia Antica

by Silvia Donati | Sun, 06/01/2014 - 02:00

A very special exhibition that blends sculpture with archeology is now open at Ostia Antica, 30 km from Rome. “Francesco Messina: In Praise of Beauty” ("…