Ostia - Papyri library

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May 8th, 2003 | 10:56 AM

tgnych

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Ostia - Papyri library

Recently in Ostia the house fo Julius Caesar's father in law was opened to the public for the first time.
Its landmark is the largest collection of old papyri.
Does anyone have details about opening days, hours, price, pre-booking, etc. for a visit in August?
Thks,

May 9th, 2003 | 01:54 AM

tgnych

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anybody there???
no Italians with the required knowledge???
thks,

May 9th, 2003 | 04:52 AM

Kate

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I think you must be thinking of the House of the Papyri near Herculaneum, nr Naples.

May 17th, 2003 | 10:00 AM

tgnych

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Kate - thks for your reply. Is this Julius Caesar's father-in-law's house then?

Can anyone advise best sightseeing locations and time (of the day) in Aug in Ostia? Is the antique town worth the visit?

May 17th, 2003 | 04:58 PM

CarolLA

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If you are talking about the Ostia Antica ruins near Ostia, they are well worth going to. We went one day last May and they were not crowded and it is easy to get to. I don't have the hours, but I recommend getting there early in August, it was HOT in May and I got sunburned.