Rick Steves: Ruins at the Roman port of Ostia Antica rival Pompeii’s It’s just a 45-minute train ride from downtown Rome, and yet most tourists don’t make the trip. by Rick Steves Sunday ...

Ostia Antica offers some ancient thrills and Roman history RICK STEVES' EUROPE: Ostia Antica, Italy By Rick Steves May 11, 2008 ...

The show still goes on in ancient Ostia’s theater. Courtesy of Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door Sitting on the top row of the ancient arena, I scan the ruins of Ostia, letting my ...

Ostia Antica, a short trip from Rome, offers a fascinating up-close look at ancient lifestyles.

Ostia Antica, on the outskirts of Rome, is one of Italy's most overlooked archaeological sites, writes Europe travel guru Rick Steves ...

Europe's most underrated sight is Rome's ancient seaport, Ostia Antica, and its most misunderstood wine is Portugal's vinho verde (green wine).

Even travel pro Rick Steves says Ostia Antica has "ancient thrills to rival Pompeii." There are the ruins of Roman baths, snack shops, an amphitheater which still puts on performances, and so much ...

Hiring a knowledgeable guide to explain what you’re looking at is well worth the cost. To mentally reconstruct a ruined ancient site like Italy’s Ostia Antica, it pays to do some homework in ...

The Colosseum is a must-see tourist attraction in Italy. While you can visit the site for free on certain days, travel pro Rick Steves advises against it.