The Parco archeologico di Ostia antica, the University of Graz and the Universities of Louvain and Namur are organising, in collaboration with the Austrian Historical Institute and the Academia Belgica, an International Conference on 4-5-6-7 October 2023, entitled "Urbs in transitum. Innovation and tradition between Rome and Ostia in the 3rd century" dedicated to the analysis and in-depth study of the dynamics of the transformation of Ostia and Portus during the 3rd century, declined in their various aspects (historical, social, economic, productive, building, artistic) in relation to Rome. As part of the conference, a poster session will be organised in which contributions on the...

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On Monday 14 and Tuesday 15 August 2023, the Ostia Antica Archaeological Area, the Imperial Ports of Claudius and Trajan, the Museum of the Ships and the Necropolis of Porto will exceptionally be open to the public according to the usual opening hours and tickets.

The Imperial Ports of Claudius and Trajan, the Museum of the Ships and the Necropolis of Porto will observe their weekly closing day on Wednesday 16 August.

On 2 June, on the occasion of Republic Day, free admission to all the Park's Places of Culture: Archaeological Area of Ancient Ostia, Castle of Julius II, Imperial Ports of Claudius and Trajan, Necropolis of Porto at Isola Sacra, Museum of the Ships in Fiumicino.

Reservations are not required.

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New opening hours in Portus and new itinerary visit for the Necropolis in Isola Sacra (Fiumicino)

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The Museum of the Roman ships is open to the public from October 12th 2021 from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10.00 AM to 4.00 PM

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The European Commission awarded the European Heritage Label to Archaeological Area of Ostia antica.

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