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Section: Archaeological sites

Ostia antica

Ancient Ostia is a fascinating archaeological site about 20 km from Rome, and its visit is well worth it.The tranquility of the place and its reasonable number of visitors make it a welcome break from the noisy city of Rome. Near the ancient mouth of the Tiber, Ostia Antica is one of the largest and […]

Hadrian’s Villa

The archaeological site of Hadrian’s Villa (Villa Adriana in Italian) is one of the largest and most impressive architectural complexes of ancient Rome.Located about 25 km from Rome, this villa was built by Emperor Hadrian starting in the year 126 AD, to serve as his residence.It was abandoned with the fall of the Western Roman […]