Area archeologica
An area archeologica is an open-air archaeological site managed like a museum, with tickets, opening hours and routes. In Rome the label covers the Forum, the Palatine, Ostia Antica and the Baths of Caracalla.
Example
An archaeological area closes with the daylight, so winter hours end well before the museums indoors and the last admission moves with the season.
Sources: cultura.gov.it
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