The Public Land of Ostia Antica: A Walk Through the Land Set Aside by Gaius Caninius for Public Use (Rome in Ruins -- Self-Guided Walks)

by Louis F. Aulbach and Linda C. Gorski

The archeological site of Ostia Antica lies about 25 kilometers, or 15.5 miles, southwest of the center of Rome, and the park is easily accessible by the Rome Metro system. Yet, for many of the visitors who visit Rome to see the ruins of the ancient empire, a trip to Ostia is often not considered. While Rome has many grandiose temples, buildings and monuments of an empire, the ruins at Ostia Antica reflect a work a day, commercial port town.Nevertheless,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1984091506
• ISBN13: 9781984091505
• Release Date: February 2018
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 87 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.2" x 7.0"