Regio I - Tor Boacciana
("Boacciana" Tower)

This tower is to the west of the excavated area, at a considerable distance, near the ancient Tiber mouth. It can be found near the modern bridge (Ponte della Scafa) that crosses the Tiber, leading to Fiumicino airport. The lower part was built in the Trajanic period (brick stamps suggest a date of c. 112 AD), and the building was probably a small lighthouse or beacon.

The upper part is medieval. The name Boacciana comes from the Bovazzani-family, who owned the land near the tower in the twelfth century. They made modifications to the building, using Roman bricks. The tower was rebuilt by pope Martin V in 1420, and now served as a watch-tower.

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Photos

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The Tiber seen from the west. In the centre Ponte della Scafa, and to the right the tower.
Photo: Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica.

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The tower seen from the north-east, from Ponte della Scafa.
Photo: Jeff Veitch.

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The west and south side of the tower.
Photo: Wikimedia, MM.

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The east side of the tower.
Photo: Jeff Veitch.

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The east side of the tower.
Photo: Jeff Veitch.

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Detail of the lower part of the east side of the tower.
Photo: Jeff Veitch.

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Detail of Roman masonry.
Photo: Jeff Veitch.