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THE IMPERIAL PORTS OF FIUMICINO





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Route Map


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Historical and natural attractions

During the imperial era, the inadequacy of the port of Old Ostia obliged the Emperors Claudius and, later, Trajan, to build a new port on the other mouth of the Tiber . Close by, the city of Portus was built with baths, temples and imperial residences.
Between Porto and Ostia, at Isola Sacra, stood the necropolis of Porto (Trajan era), where sailors and dock workers were laid to rest. The burial places are small and very simple, in the form of a small temple or  house, and decorated with stuccoes, paintings and mosaics.
Along the banks of the canal at Fiumicino, visitors can see the ancient Episcopio, or castle of Porto, which was restructured in the late 16th century. At the end of via Portuense stood the borgo marinaro (sea village).


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Typical products
  • Pesce
  • pecorino e formaggi della tradizione romana

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Producers


ROMA

PONTE GALERIA

OSTIA ANTICA

FIUMICINO


MACCARESE



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Where to eat

ROMA

FIUMICINO


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Where to stay

ROMA

OSTIA ANTICA

FIUMICINO


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Markets and fairs

FIUMICINO

  • Sagra del pesce
  • Sagra della tellina
  • Sagra del pollo ruspante

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Outdoor activities

A BOAT TRIP ON THE TIBER

 "The Tiber guides us through the secrets of an extraordinary area, and takes us through the history, traditions and legends of the territory it crosses. It maps out the route between two points: its source and the sea. Although its appearance is now somewhat less imposing, the Tiber is the 'river of history', fatal and magic, the 'sky-blue' link between history and legend". (Marco Scataglini, from "Il Viaggio del Tevere" Ed. ITER 2004).
This ancient magic can be freshly experienced on a boat trip from Ponte Marconi to Old Ostia.  Expert guides (bookable via CEA) will take visitors, first on the boat and then by foot, through an unexpected and spontaneous natural setting, to places which are soaked in ancient Roman history. Bicycle rides along the banks of the Tiber are also possible.

CEA (Centro Educazione Ambientale)
Riserva Naturale Statale “Litorale Romano”

06 50917817; ceariserva@libero.it; www.riservalitoraleromano.it

Battelli di Roma
06 6789361 (pren. individuali); 06 63380264 (pren. gruppi)


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A traditional recipe

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