I've been working as a tour guide in Rome since 2008, and it only seems to be getting more crowded with tourists. Instead, go to nearby Ostia Antica.

Ostia Antica: Rome’s Ancient Port The ruins of this one-time commercial center takes visitors back to the time when the Roman Empire ruled the seas ...

You have to check out the Thermopolium, which was kind of like a snack shop (a feature Pompeii has in common with Ostia Antica) with a still-existing counter, and frescoes of what you could order ...

Archaeologists at the Roman city of Pompeii have discovered a thermopolium, an ancient fast food joint, and it is now open to the public.

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

It was partially excavated in 2019 and revealed in its entirety on Saturday. The Thermopolium of Regio V, an ancient snack bar, has been unearthed in Pompeii. Pompeii Archaeological Park ...

Forget attempting the punishing trip to Pompeii during your Rome stay ,and do a comfortable day-trip to the ancient port of Ostia Antica instead – just as good ...

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, a short trip from Rome, offers a fascinating up-close look at ancient lifestyles. Here's what travelers can expect.

Recently Uncovered Thermopolium Reminds Us That Romans Loved Fast Food as Much as We Do Similar snack counters dug up throughout Pompeii were once destinations for on-the-go Romans looking for a ...