Ostia (Rome)
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Ostia (/ˈɒstiə/, Italian: [ˈɔstja]; officially Lido di Ostia) is a large neighbourhood in the Municipio X of the comune of Rome, Italy, near the ancient port of Rome, which is now a major archaeological site known as Ostia Antica. Ostia is also the only municipio or district of Rome on the Tyrrhenian Sea, and many Romans spend the summer holidays there. Therefore it's entirely situated within the Municipality of Rome and is the city's seaside resort.
History
Ostia Antica had been the port city of ancient Rome, and is often referenced in writings from the times of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire. For Christian posterity, Ostia Antica was especially important as the site of the death of Saint Monica (mother of Saint Augustine) in 387 in a house property of the Diocesi of Rome, on their way back to Africa after Augustine's conversion to Christianity.[1]
An important stand in Italian nationalism of the 19th century was a veneration for the glories of the Roman past, manifested in a wish to revive or recreate various places and institutions connected with Ancient Rome. In 1871, the city of Rome became the capital of the new Kingdom of Italy. A recreation of Ostia was an obvious additional step.
The modern neighbourhood of Ostia was founded in 1884, near the remains of Ostia Antica. This was possible after reclamation of the nearby marshland, which was infested by malarial mosquitos. The first inhabitants were peasants coming from Ravenna, in Romagna. Due to the opening of the urban Roma–Ostia railway in 1924, the new village soon became the favourite sea resort of the Romans, while many Art Nouveau houses were built on the waterfront.
The new village was connected to central
After
Places of interest
The Ostia quarter is an active seaside resort, the official seaside resort of the city of Rome, equipped with beaches, dedicated facilities, restaurants, hotels and points of interest. Ostia, due to its historical roots and its natural characteristics, is an important tourist location. It is known and famous, as it was at its origins when it was completely regenerated during the fascist period, as the "Sea of Rome", and consequently has become one of the most populous and sought-after neighborhoods in Rome.[2]
The main (and often crowded) free beaches of Ostia extend in the southern area, protected with dunes and rich in
Tourist attraction
- shipyards;
- Ostia Antica archaeological site, known as the port city of ancient Rome, with an area of 150 hectares it is the largest archaeological park in the world,[3] only 40% of the excavations have been brought to light, more than half of the ancient city is still buried. In 2019 it received the European Heritage Label;[4]
- Burg of Ostia Antica;
- Pontile di Ostia, it is a platform on the sea, symbol of the Roman coast, which acts as a panoramic terrace overlooking the sea. It was once the platform that connected to the "Roma bathing establishment", with the outbreak of the World War II and, following the events of the armistice of Cassibile in 1943, it was destroyed by the Axis powers retreating from Rome.[5]
Buildings
- Santa Maria Regina Pacis a Ostia Lido;
- Santa Monica di Ostia;
- Tor San Michele;
- Villa Sacchetti at Castelfusano;
Parks
- Centro Habitat Mediterraneo;
- Castelfusano;
- Capocotta beach, it is part of the Litorale Romano State Nature Reserve;
- Zoomarine, zoological and amusement park, located in Torvaianica, is about 20 km (12,43 mi) from Ostia along the Roman coast.
Geography
The neighborhood is located on the Tyrrhenian coast, close to Acilia and separated from Fiumicino by the mouth of the Tiber. Other borders are the pine forest of Castelfusano and Viale dei Promontori, which represents the border with the residential area of Casal Palocco and Infernetto, while to the south it borders with Torvaianica, a frazione of the municipality of Pomezia.
The territory is almost completely flat with small hilly reliefs made up of
Climate data for Ostia | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 12.9 (55.2) |
13.7 (56.7) |
15.3 (59.5) |
18.0 (64.4) |
22.0 (71.6) |
25.6 (78.1) |
28.6 (83.5) |
28.7 (83.7) |
26.0 (78.8) |
22.0 (71.6) |
17 (63) |
14 (57) |
20.3 (68.6) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 3.7 (38.7) |
4.4 (39.9) |
5.8 (42.4) |
8.3 (46.9) |
11.9 (53.4) |
15.6 (60.1) |
18.2 (64.8) |
18.4 (65.1) |
15.8 (60.4) |
12.0 (53.6) |
8.1 (46.6) |
5.1 (41.2) |
10.6 (51.1) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 81 (3.2) |
76 (3) |
66 (2.6) |
56 (2.2) |
33 (1.3) |
15 (0.6) |
15 (0.6) |
33 (1.3) |
69 (2.7) |
94 (3.7) |
110 (4.4) |
89 (3.5) |
737 (29.1) |
Source: Servizio Meteorologico[6] |
Transportation
The regional
Rail stops in the Ostia quarter are Ostia Antica, Lido Nord, Lido Centro, Stella Polare, Castel Fusano and Cristoforo Colombo.
References
- ISBN 014044114X.
- ^ "Turismo a Lido di Ostia" (in Italian). Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "ARCHAEOLOGICAL AREA OF OSTIA ANTICA". coopculture.it. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ "Archaeological Area of Ostia Antica (Italy)". culture.ec.europa.eu. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ "Pontile di Ostia" (in Italian).
- ^ "Ostia" (PDF). Servizio Meteorologico. Retrieved 12 October 2012.