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Other attractions in Ostia
Other attractions in Ostia
Ostia Castle. This is close to Ostia Antica, on the other side of the railway line and Via del Mare in the small village of Ostia Antica. It was built in 1483 by Giuliano della Rovere, who later became Pope Julius II. Much of the building material consisted of bricks pilfered from Ostia Antica.
Pinewood of Castelfusano, easily accessible from the stations of Cristoforo Colombo or Castelfusano, and the suburb of Infernetto
Portus. Although Rome's original harbour was at Ostia Antica, around AD 46 the Emperor Claudius constructed a new harbour north of Ostia with two long curving moles projecting into the sea. The harbour opened directly to the sea to the north-west protecting it from the prevaling south-west wind. It connected with the River Tiber by a channel on the south-east. The harbour was known as Portus and the Via Portuensis still connects Rome with the area. In 103 AD Trajan constructed another harbour farther inland, a hexagonal basin. The basin itself is now a reedy lagoon and remains of the many warehouses can still be seen. Like many points of archaeological interest in the area the port is unfortunately not open to the public without making an appointment. Details at ].
Porto turistico di Ostia. About 2km north-west of the center of Ostia. This is a modern development close to the old Roman port. It has berths for up to 794 boats, from 8m to 53m in length. Shops catering to yachties, restaurants and bars. A popular place among Romans for a weekend stroll.
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