Ostia Antica

A smaller Pompei, but in proximity of Rome, that was used as a seaport during Roman times. First colony of the Roman Empire, it was an important commercial and port center that reached, during its biggest expansion, a population of 75 000 inhabitants. Nowadays the sea moved forward, and it now lies 3 km far from it, on the Tiber river. It’s very well preserved and it’s still possible to see many residences and public buildings: thermal bath, amphitheater, gym and forum, as an example. But what left me more impressed where the beautiful mosaics decorating the floors of the city, so you better walk looking at your feet