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  ANCIENT OSTIA

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  Ostia was the ancient harbour city of Rome, at the mouth of the Tiber river. All goods needed in Rome arrived here from overseas. The city was excavated in 1900s and it is pretty much still all standing. We will experience everyday life in ancient Roman times walking on ancient streets and into Roman baths, […]

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  ROMAN BATHS AND CITY WALLS

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  Start this walk at the Circus Maximus, the most extensive stadium ever that could sit up to 300.000 spectators. The Appian Way originally started here in 312 BC. Walk along the Appian Way to reach the impressive walls of the well preserved Baths of Caracalla, where we learn how Ancient Romans spent their afternoons in these true leisure centers. […]

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  APPIAN WAY

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  The Appian Way was the most important of all Roman roads. Built in 312 BC to reach down to Capua (north of Naples) when Romans started conquering South, it was later extended all the way to the port of Brindisi in 191 BC. It was always the main route to Rome from the South, and also from […]

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