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Civitavecchia is a city in Metropolitan Rome, region of Lazio, in central Italy.
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Preserves exciting finds from the Roman port and Taurine spas (just outside Civitavecchia), and the 845 inscription that celebrates the city's reconstruction after being destroyed by the Saracen.
The impressive fortress built in the sixteenth century with the assistance of the great Michelangelo Buonarroti.
The thermal complex built by the Roman Emperor Trajan is still well preserved. The rest of the Terme Taurine are north, around 1 hour walking from the harbour. Civitavecchia Pro Loco provides free buses from the harbour. For information
The cathedral of San Francesco d'Assisi was built by the Franciscans over an existing small church built from 1610. The current edifice, with Baroque-Neoclassical lines, was erected in the eighteenth century. It's situated between the historical centre of the city and Viale Garibaldi.
Only open at night and worth the wait! Locals love this place. Outside tables fill up fast so get there early. Only two kinds of pizza, margarita or anchovy. Get it with a cold beer and enjoy the food and atmosphere.
Open at night and at lunch, it's situated in the historical city centre of Civitavecchia. You can taste the local seafood cuisine, in a cozy atmosphere. The restaurant is not very big, so it's recommended to make a reservation
A 4-star hotel in downtown Civitavecchia, overlooking the sea.
Clean cozy rooms with bathroom in a Tuscan style home with seaview. The host family offers pickup service and first-hand tips to discover the hidden beauty of the Italian way of life. Free transfer to the port.
Independent rooms with bathroom and shower inside, Free WiFi Internet, Breakfast included, Air conditioning, TV 26 inch. Mini pool with jacuzzi.
Rooms, restaurant, meeting halls.
By train
From any departure point, arrive at the Rome Termini train station. From Rome's Termini station, take the regional FR5 trains or Intercity train to Grosseto and get off at the Civitavecchia station.
By boat
Civitavecchia is the ferry port of Rome with daily ferries departure to Sardinia Olbia and Porto Torres, Barcelona, Palermo, Tunis and Porto Vecchio.
By taxi
com that offer low-price shuttle service with limousines or minivans that you can book in advance online without credit card and then pay the driver.
Civitavecchia, the port of Rome, is the point of arrival and departure of hundreds of ships, cruises, ferries travelling all around the Mediterranean.
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