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Things to do in Lido di Ostia Italy – what to see attractions and activities

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Rome (2 Km)

Torre Boacciana

The Boacciana Tower was built on what were some Roman ruins, or rather on the ancient lighthouse of Traiano in Ostia. The construction was used by the Babaciani family, from which the name Boacciana then derives, as a sighting point of the sea at the entrance of the river. In 1557 the tower ceased its coastal defence activity due to the advancement of the coastline.

Rome (3 Km)

Tor San Michele

Tor San Michele was built at the behest of Pius V who decided to dedicate it to its protector, the Archangel Saint Michael. It was built to replace Tor Boacciana, the seat of the papal customs. It was decided to proceed with the construction of the new tower following the overflow of the Tiber, which occurred in 1557. Michelangelo Buonarroti was commissioned to build the tower, but he did not finish the project, as, after his death the task passed to Giovanni Lippi. Until the 19th century the tower was used as a lookout and later became a lighthouse.

Rome (4 Km)

Scavi di Ostia Antica

The remains of the Ostia Antica are to be attributed to the fourth king of Rome, Anco Marzio who decided to exploit the salt pans at the mouth of the Tiber from 620 BC. The first settlement took place at the beginning of the 4th century BC, when a fortress was built with powerful tuff walls and rectangular plan. This military camp was given the name of Ostia, which means the mouth of the river, thus becoming also a river port.

Rome (4 Km)

Castello di Giulio II

The Castle of Giulio II is a building symbol of Renaissance military architecture. The perimeter system that characterizes the architectural structure connects the main tower to the other two towers. During the period of the pontificate of Giulio II, the strategic and military value of the structure was partly reduced by the addition of residential environments, in which traces of frescoes can still be found of the time attributable to Baldassarre Peruzzi.

Rome (5 Km)

Villa di Plinio Rovine

Rome (5 Km)

Zona archeologica Ostia Antica

The Osta Antica Archaeological Zone takes the name of Ostia, or rather Bocca del Fiume, as it is where the Tiber ended its course before it leaved into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The river changed its course in 1575 to sag north. This area was inhabited in remote times and played a military role. In addition, Ostia represented the coexistence of different races and cultures.

Fiumicino (7 Km)

Museo delle Navi Romane

The Museum of Roman Ships was established in 1979 and preserves some fragments of ships side by side. Among the various finds we find a fishing boat on display, stone material found in Ostia as well as an anchor log and panels that show the excavation phases for the recovery of ships.

Rome (7 Km)

Museo 'D. Agostinelli'

The “D. Agostinelli” Museum was inaugurated in the 1960s, but was recognized to the Superintendence of Fine Arts only in 1992. Inside, we can admire a varied collection of over 600,000 objects collected during the period of Mr. Domenico Agostinelli. The collections are a testimony to the culture of man in various periods and in addition to these collections, we can find the finds from the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankamon and Mazzini's letters addressed to Garibaldi .

Rome (8 Km)

Castel Fusano Vicus Augustanus Laurentium

Castel Fusano dates back to the second century BC. At that time it was in vogue to erect luxurious residences for the Roman elite resembling those of the Hellenistic tradition. The “out of town” residences became an instrument of ostentation of political power and symbol of social prestige, built on the outskirts of the city, in very beautiful and evocative places.

Fiumicino (12 Km)

Oasi di Macchiagrande

The Oasis of Macchiagrande appears to be inserted inside the State Nature Reserve of the Roman Coast. It houses environments of Mediterranean scrub, sandy dunes and a hygrophilous forest among the largest on the coast. Among the birds of prey you can admire the kestrel, the osprey and the buzzard. The common tortoise is the symbol of the Oasis.

Rome (14 Km)

Cinecittà World

Fregene (17 Km)

Villaggio dei Pescatori

A beautiful sea place in Fregene, Lazio; after the Second World War it began to be attended by important personalities. Worth visiting!

Fiumicino (17 Km)

Torre di Maccarese

The Maccarese Tower or Torre Primavera was built during the 16th century at the behest of Pius IV. Its function was mainly of sighting and defending from the Saracen raids that plagued the area. The tower rises for 15 meters in height and turns out to be a square plan.

Fiumicino (18 Km)

Castello di Rospigliosi

The Castle of Rospigliosi or Castello di San Giorgio was built around the twelfth century and originates from the legend of St. George who freed the fortress from a dragon. The Aldobrandeschi family therefore wanted to thank the saint by dedicating the fortress to him. Below the Castle was managed by the Rospigliosi family who gave the Castle a kind and noble image.

Rome (19 Km)

Palazzo della Civiltà del Lavoro Quadrato

The Palazzo della Civiltà in Rome, was built from 1938 to 1940. The building has a square plan and has 54 arches per façade, for this reason, it was also renamed the Square Colosseum. The Palace was declared a building of cultural interest. The 28 statues represent 'human arts and activities'. The Square Colosseum with its special architecture has become the background or quote for many films.

Rome (20 Km)

Palazzo dei Congressi

The Palazzo dei Congressi is located in Rome and is a project by Adalberto Libera. It was built in 1938 and completed in 1954. Its renovation led to the installation of new multimedia technological equipment and was able to host large projections.

Rome (20 Km)

Parco Scuola del Traffico

Rome (20 Km)

Museo della Civiltà Romana

The Museum of Roman Civilization was opened to the public in 1955. The current collections of the museum come from the collections of the Archaeological Exhibition of 1911 of the Museum of the Roman Empire. The museum is divided into fifty-nine sections and inside it we can admire reproductions of statues, busts, part of the full-size buildings and reliefs. Among the works of greatest interest we can remember the model of ancient Rome at the time of Constantine I.

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Beaches

Spiaggia Tirreno Fiumicino

Beaches

Spiaggia San Marco SB Ristorante Disco

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HOTEL CORALLO

Rome (26 Km) - Via Palestro, 44

e-mail www +3964456340

Hotel Corallo in Rome is a comfortable 2 star hotel located in the historic city center, a five minute walk from Termini Train Station and a short walk from the Tube Station Castro Pretorio.

HOTEL BEVERLY HILLS ROME

Rome (27 Km) - Largo Benedetto Marcello, 220

e-mail www +39068542141

Hotel Beverly Hills Rome is located in the prestigious Parioli neighborhood. The famous Villa Borghese park is just around the corner, as is Via Veneto and the Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna. A spacious and elegant reception hall with large glass doors and sofas welcomes guests to the Hotel Beverly Hills Rome. This is a clear prelude to the expert hospitality and warm welcome which the guests will find within. Whether you are a businessman who needs to stay in the heart of the capital or a family looking to spend a holiday exploring the city’s fascinating history and art, each of the 183 guest rooms and suites of the Hotel Beverly Hills Rome will give you a warm welcome and will make you feel right at home. The warm and welcoming atmosphere of the Mascagni Restaurant and the Puccini Bar & Bistrot, with classic furniture and impeccable service, paints a perfect picture of the cosmopolitan hospitality offered by the Hotel Beverly Hills Rome. The Hotel Beverly Hills Rome is an expert in quality meetings. Equipped with spacious and elegant common areas, its 6 meeting rooms are all soundproof and come equipped with the most modern technology.

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Things to do in Lido di Ostia Italy – what to see attractions and activities

Monumento a Pier Paolo Pasolini

Torre San Michele

What To See near Lido di Ostia

Torre Boacciana

Tor San Michele

Scavi di Ostia Antica

Castello di Giulio II

Villa di Plinio Rovine

Zona archeologica Ostia Antica

Museo delle Navi Romane

Museo 'D. Agostinelli'

Castel Fusano Vicus Augustanus Laurentium

Oasi di Macchiagrande

Cinecittà World

Villaggio dei Pescatori

Torre di Maccarese

Castello di Rospigliosi

Palazzo della Civiltà del Lavoro Quadrato

Palazzo dei Congressi

Parco Scuola del Traffico

Museo della Civiltà Romana

Other attractions in Lido di Ostia

Spiaggia Tirreno Fiumicino

Spiaggia San Marco SB Ristorante Disco

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