Ostia Antica

Very cool place to visit! Easy to do if you’re in the area of the airport, lots of parking available at the entrance. Tickets are 18€ for adults which is a bit steep, however you can easily spend an entire day here if you like. Highly recommend you bring food and drinks as there is not a lot of shade. There is a cafeteria in the city, but it was closed when we visited. If you visit this with a wheelchair or baby stroller, it is possible to go through the main road. But, most of the road is old roman cobble stones. Which are not easy. Some paths are paved, we just wished they are linked together more as it would increase the possibilities for people to visit the city. Still would recommend this to anyone to visit!

The most impressive Roman site. Well preserved and enormous. You will need a good few hours to see most of it. We visited on a Sunday, and there was no queue to get in, and because it is so big, the people just disappear inside. There is free fresh drinking water all around but no cafe or coffee bar. It is a short walk to the town where there are restaurants and supermarkets. We travelled to Ostia from Rome by train. Standing room only for over half an hour.

This is a gem and well worth a visit. It is so well preserved right down to seeing where the plumbing and sewer system were. The walls and footings for many homes structures warehouse and more are so incredibly intact that it makes you wonder where 2000 years went. Really easy to get to by train from Italy.

A beautiful and peaceful place! What it lacks in artifacts compared to Ercolano and Pompeii it makes up for it in it's scale. A massive park, you can get lost in it, but if you can climb the stairs to one of it's higher vantage points you can take in the entire ancient city in one breadth. Stunning and tranquil, it is a must-see for lovers of ancient history and Roman archaeology.

An incredible archaeological site of an ancient town on an impressive scale. Lots to see and the information boards are frequent and detailed. There is a museum, bookshop and restaurant too. 30 mins by train from Rome and well worth a visit on the way to the coast. To make the most of it you'll need at least 2-3 hours. Wear decent shoes or trainers, it's cobbly and uneven.

MUST VISIT! After 1 week in Rome, this was our favorite spot. We spent 4 hours here and could have spent much more. Don’t get stuck at the start, there’s so much to see. Rick Steves has a free audio tour is interested. The cafe offers food that’s not bad. The tiramisu is pretty good :)

It was even better than I thought it would be. Listening to Rick Steves' audio guide ahead of time totally helped with navigating around the site. I also purchased a very thorough map (Ostia Antica Modern Passion) for a few euros that was recommended at the ticket office. It came in very handy because it's actually quite a long walk, and almost impossible to see everything in 3 hours. This map actually helped in prioritizing the must see sights. Our online ticket timed entry was 9:30am, but you can just purchase it there. There really wasn't a whole lot of people around on a weekday. There's a free public restroom and vending machines with water next to the ticket office. The only other restroom is near the café. Just start on the main road and work your way up. Everything is well marked with interesting facts and descriptions. It was amazing to see the well-preserved buildings and mosaics intact. It didn't seem like that in Pompeii. Then again, this ancient port city had been covered by sand dunes for centuries compared to a pyroclastic flow & ash. It's great that some of the dedication plaques and mosaics have not been unearthed and placed in a museum. Most of them are the originals. The statues and other artifacts are in the museum on site. Do not leave without visiting that museum. It's next door to the café. What I love is that they have steps leading up to viewing points. There was one at the Baths of Neptune and another near the Thermopolium of Via di Diana. Take advantage of these viewing areas. You'll be amazed at what you can see up there. There is one at the Theater overlooking the Plaza of the Guilds, but the theater is currently under renovation or construction. I didn't get that chance, but there is a lovely view of it from the corporate guild as you're walking around that square. It was interesting to look at all the mosaic merchant signs. You can get an idea of what they were selling by the picture & design. I'm not going to ruin it for you. There is so much more to see and write about. It's a must visit in my opinion. Especially if you're into seeing what Roman city life was like back in that time period. There are birds and flowers all over. Mainly just poppies that randomly pop up here and there. It's peaceful & quiet compared to Ancient Rome. I don't think many people know about it. There is a cute café, bookstore, and museum past the warehouses (Horrea) to the right towards the Tiber River. It was a very relaxing time. Check it out if you're staying anywhere near the airport.

Breathtaking. Highlight of my Rome Trip. The scale and level of preserve- wow! I paid 18 euro for entry to this and the local castle- Well worth it!! If you are a Roman History buff THIS IS A MUST!

Omg it's a lot of walking, definitely bring good shoes and a camera. For the price, it's an amazing opportunity to spend the afternoon. So much to see.