Ostia Antica

I met up with friend at Pyramide station one afternoon to take a train to Ostia Antica. This city was the first harbor for Rome and perhaps its first colony. Located at the mouth of the Tiber River, Ostia was founded by the 4th king of Rome in 7th century B.C. Over the centuries, the river shifted its course more north thus pushing cargo up the coast away from Ostia. As a result, the city became ghost like and was forgotten. The buildings that exist there now have been untouched since Christ times and are slowly eroding and being restored by archaeologists. Ostia Antica is three times larger than the ruins of Pompeii and are much closer to central Rome.

My friend and i spent a few hours wandering through the ancient city. We imagined what the buildings were once used for and what life was like before Christ. Difficult we decided. I may not have visited Naples and Pompeii this trip but i think i got a flavor for them. In addition to seeing an ancient city, i also went to a pizzeria the other day for Napoli pizza. This city is known to have created pizza and the pie is characterized by a thicker crust. It honestly was the best pizza i have ever had. Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella and basil - it was really delicious!