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Area Archeologica dei Porti di Claudio e di Traiano

Park Historical landmark

One of the Top rated Parks in Fiumicino


Address

Via Portuense, 2360, 00054 Fiumicino RM, Italy

Website

www.ostiaantica.beniculturali.it

Contact

+39 06 652 9445

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (346 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 10 am to 7 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 7 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 7 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 7 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 7 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 7 pm

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  • 5/5 Fabrizio prof. B. 5 years ago on Google
    One of the most beautiful archeological park of the whole world, believe me... Trough an half wild saecolar wood , you can feel yourselves as an ancient true roman people walk in the middle of an unbelievable exagonal harbour , made from Traianus emperor ... You can't easily forget this adventure ...
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marco A. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Truly suggestive experience in an archaeological site rich in history, which helps to understand a lot of Roman naval technologies, the rich trade relations of ancient Rome, the evolution of the morphology of the territory and more. Recently opened after considerable works, and still not besieged by tourists (perhaps more attracted to the sites of nearby Ostia or Rome) and therefore much quieter. Along the way there are several QRCODE with audio guides. We went on a guided tour (which I highly recommend). We combined a visit to the nearby Museum of Roman Ships with the Fiumicino airport. This is also worth the visit and completes the understanding of the topic. (Original) Esperienza davvero suggestiva in un sito archeologico ricchissimo di storia, che aiuta a capire molto delle tecnologie navali romani, dei ricchi rapporti commerciali di Roma antica, della evoluzione della morfologia del territorio e non solo. Da poco aperto dopo notevoli lavori, e ancora non preso d'assalto dai turisti (magari più attratto dai siti della vicina Ostia o Roma) e quindi molto più tranquillo. Lungo il percorso ci sono diversi QRCODE con audioguide. Noi siamo andati con una visita guidata (che consiglio caldamente). Noi abbiamo abbinato la visita al vicino Museo delle navi romane all'areoporto di Fiumicino. Anche questo merita la visita e completa la comprensione del tema.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mari U. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I give it five stars, although there are some things to improve. That day we were the only visitors, too bad it is little known as a site because it is unique in the world. In fact, it encompasses the entire area once occupied by the imperial port of Claudius (begun in 42 AD and inaugurated by Nero in 64 AD) and of Trajan, who built a more internal hexagonal port at the beginning of 2nd century AD C. A new city developed around the port, Portus Romae (Porto). It became the most important seaport in the Mediterranean and consisted of a whole series of service buildings (storage warehouses, arcaded corridors, dock, piers, connecting canals, fortified walls, spas, lodgings and not far away was the Imperial Palace, overlooking the hexagonal basin. You can get to see the Trajan basin through a belvedere; today it is a hexagonal lake, fed by an underground spring. This lake is however private and cannot be accessed. it carried out an intense economic and commercial activity.The ships arrived and unloaded the goods which, loaded on smaller ships, went up the Tiber from the fluvial port of Ostia and reached Rome. Where once there was the sea, there is a luxuriant vegetation. It is a wonderful journey through history, archeology and nature. A beautiful farmhouse stands in the middle of the clearing, which in the nineteenth century hosted the Ravenna reclaimers, hired to reclaim the Roman coast, where malaria loomed. The toilets are located here. There are numerous drinking water fountains along the route. An early Christian basilica with an internal immersion baptistery has also emerged in the archaeological area (Porto was the bishop's seat); on the outside there was a nymphaeum, abandoned in the 4th century following the construction of the Christian temple. By car you can arrive easily, and you can park in a space (not large) just outside the gates. Entry takes place either by handing over the ticket previously done at the ticket office of the Ostia Antica excavations (which costs even less), or done online (with booking rights, or you have to frame the QR-Code and do it at the moment, as if it were a online booking (in fact it costs more). A system that is absurd to say the least, given that you are there in person! Apparently there is no ticket office capable of issuing tickets and receiving payments. This way tourism is not facilitated! In any case, they deliver a brochure with indications of the route and the facilities that will meet. Along the paths you will find a very useful panel. Also for children, there are totems with the QR-Code to be framed, which refers to narrative films on the monument in question. Staff (carabinieri) very kind and prepared. Recommended visit! (Original) Attribuisco cinque stelle, sebbene vi siano delle cose da migliorare. Quel giorno eravamo unici visitatori, peccato sia poco conosciuto come sito perché è unico al mondo. Ingloba infatti tutta l'area un tempo occupata dal porto imperiale di Claudio (iniziato nel 42 d. C. e inaugurato da Nerone nel 64 d. C.) e di Traiano, che realizzò un porto più interno di forma esagonale all'inizio del II secolo d. C. Intorno al porto si sviluppò una nuova città, Portus Romae (Porto). Divenne il più importante porto marittimo del Mediterraneo ed era costituito da tutta una serie di edifici di servizio (magazzini di stoccaggio, corridoi porticati, darsena, moli, canali di raccordo, mura fortificate, le terme, alloggi e poco distante sorgeva il Palazzo imperiale, con vista sul bacino esagonale. Si può arrivare a vedere il bacino di Traiano, attraverso un belvedere; oggi è un lago di forma esagonale, alimentato da una sorgente sotterranea. Questo lago è però privato e non vi si può accedere. Nei porti imperiali si svolgeva un'intensa attività economico-commerciale. Le navi arrivavano e scaricavano le merci che, caricate su navi più piccole, risalivano il Tevere dal porto fluviale di Ostia e raggiungevano Roma. Dove un tempo c'era il mare, si trova una rigogliosa vegetazione. È un percorso meraviglioso tra storia, archeologia e natura. Un bel casale sorge in mezzo alla radura, che nel XIX secolo ospitò i bonificatori ravennati, ingaggiati per bonificare il litorale romano, in cui incombeva la malaria. Qui si trovano le toilette. Vi sono numerose fontanelle di acqua potabile lungo il percorso. Nell'area archeologica è emersa anche una Basilica paleocristiana con battistero a immersione interno (Porto fu sede vescovile); all'esterno vi era un ninfeo, abbandonato nel IV secolo in seguito alla costruzione del tempio cristiano. In macchina si arriva agilmente, e si può parcheggiare in uno spazio (non ampio) appena fuori i cancelli. L'ingresso avviene o tramite consegna del biglietto precedentemente fatto presso la biglietteria degli scavi di Ostia Antica (che costa anche meno), oppure fatto online (con diritti di prenotazione, oppure bisogna inquadrare il Qr-Code e farlo al momento, come fosse una prenotazione online (infatti costa di più). Un sistema a dir poco assurdo, visto che si è lì di persona! A quanto pare manca una biglietteria in grado di emettere biglietti e ricevere pagamenti. Così non si facilita il turismo! Comunque consegnano un depliant con le indicazioni del percorso e delle strutture che si incontreranno. Lungo i sentieri si incontra un'utilissima pannelistica. Anche per i ragazzi, vi sono totem con il Qr-Code da inquadrare, che rimanda a filmati narrativi sul monumento in oggetto. Personale (carabinieri) gentilissimo e preparato. Visita consigliata!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elisabeth G. 3 years ago on Google
    The archaeological remains are impressive: huge store houses from the Roman imperial period. Signs explain everything well and you can have a nice walk in the beautiful park. Don‘t miss this wonderful spot. Parking is limited, but many parking lots are in front of the nearby cemetery of you don‘t mind to walk a few minutes.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah S. 1 year ago on Google
    This archaeological park is beautiful and peaceful and quite well preserved in places given how old it is. We enjoyed walking around before heading to the airport. It’s an extensive area and there was no one there when we went on a Wednesday.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sergio P. 5 years ago on Google
    Wow :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Les B. 1 year ago on Google
    “Ostia Antica Parco Archeologico Imperial Harbours of Claudius and Trajan”. The site used to be the main port for Rome from 42 AD however from the 5th century the river and port started silting up and is now 3 km from the sea. We were about the only people there and had a peaceful couple of hours exploring the area. Reasonably prices. Would be hot in summer.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Roland C. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice park, interesting site.

  • 5/5 Lurja O. 1 year ago on Google
    Partly uncovered roman port, its impossible to access the lago traiano from there There seems to be some effort to restore and expose the ruins The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about the hisotry of the place

  • 5/5 Oberdan M. 11 months ago on Google
    Super!

  • 5/5 joe c. 8 months ago on Google
    Beautiful place to visit if you're interested in ancient Rome. There's a bit to walk so wear comfortable shoes. Very peaceful

  • 1/5 Nick T. 5 months ago on Google
    Lazy public servants - the site officially closes at 4.30 but they close the gate at 3.30 and just keep hanging around biding the time until they can go home.


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