Ostiense
Ostiense is the 10th quartiere of Rome, identified by the initials Q. X. The toponym comes from the original name of the Porta San Paolo, a gate in the city walls of Rome, was Porta Ostiensis, because it was located at the beginning of Via Ostiense.- Locality with about 58,300 residents
- …lies at an elevation of around 20 metres (80 feet)
Places of Interest
Highlights include Saint Paul outside the walls and Pyramid of Caius Cestius.
Saint Paul outside the walls
Church
The Papal Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls…
Aventine Hill
Peak
The Aventine Hill is one of the Seven Hills on which ancient Rome was built.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include South Rome and Trastevere.
Ostiense
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Latitude
41.8583° or 41° 51′ 30″ north
Longitude
12.4806° or 12° 28′ 50″ east
Open location code
8FHJVF5J+76
GeoNames ID
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Abbey of Saint Paul Outside the Walls and Basilica S. Paolo.
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