Cruise port of Civitavecchia. What to see in the port, how to get to Rome, sights of Civitavecchia. How to get to the port of civitavecchia from rome, italy
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distance between Rome and the port
It was terrible. Summer is full of tourists, three liners came to the port at once, everyone wants to go to the city. To avoid traffic jams for one reason or another, we went by train. We left early, at 8 we were already on the train, and at 9 in the city. The whole day in the city is wonderful, except for the heat and stuffiness and crush .... but still Rome is Rome (although we have already been there 2 times, a total of 2 weeks).
However... the ship departs at 18:00, so it is desirable to be in the port at 17:30. On the road 1 hour + for unforeseen circumstances another hour. At 15:30 we were at the station. The train runs every thirty minutes. At 15-30 we almost did not have time, we are waiting. The station was empty, but by 16-00 people had accumulated!!!
But!!! the train passed by because it was already full! By the next at 16-30 it was already scary to look around. The train came, and we, as in bad times in the USSR, "moved" to storm. Then it was, as in a bad joke - who sat on whom and pressed against whom (not of his own free will). Children and poor aged people suffocated as the windows were clogged and there was no ventilation, not to mention air conditioning, or they simply did not work.
And then they also turned off the electricity in the cars. It happened just before the tunnel. And for 5 minutes we were in complete darkness and stuffiness ... And those who decided to take a taxi stood in traffic jams for the same 2 hours.
So this is not Switzerland and the "Mediterranean" service. Forewarned - armed, now think for yourself. You can, of course, with an excursion from the ship for $ 250, but the traffic jams are the same. True, there is no need to be nervous that you will fall behind the ship.
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Far from Rome
I was in Rome before the cruise, but my friend was not. The port at Civitavecchia is huge. Passengers are taken from the gangway to railway station, pretty long. We took a ticket at the box office for 5 euros for the nearest train. We drove for an hour. Back from Termini Station - 1-20. Strange ... From Milan to Genoa, it's about the same amount to go, and a ticket on the day of departure costs as much as 18 euros.
Get off at Roma S. Pietro station. We decided to move from St. Peter's Cathedral towards Termini Station. The cathedral strikes for the second time with its grandeur and size. Further Pantheon - Trevi Fountain - Piazza Venezia - past the Forum to the Colosseum. There, the legs began to fail. And how do people go along this route in the summer?
We asked the locals how to get to Termini? We were shown to the bus stop. We drove literally 5-10 minutes.
At the station they took the ticket back, the train departed in 10 minutes. We even arrived a little with a margin, it was possible to walk around Rome for another half an hour
My friend was shocked, and I liked it the second time. Still a strong city!
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Rome is mesmerizing
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Cruise date - November 2014
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far from Rome
We visited the port of Civitavecchia three times. The first time we started our cruise on MSC Fantasia in 2011. Before the cruise, we flew to Rome in advance, examined it well, you can see my photo review. The city certainly amazes with its historicity. One day for its inspection is inexcusably not enough.
The second time was a transit to Nieuw Amsterdam in 2012. We didn't go to Rome. It was hot and I wanted to swim. We decided to go to some beach near the port. The nearest one is 10 km from the port in Santa Marinella(Santa Marinella) and further - in Santa Severa(Santa Severa). The latter attracted by the fact that there is a castle on the seashore.
Ride by train for 20 minutes. The ticket costs 1.5 € one way. It takes 20 minutes to walk slowly from the station to the castle. The castle is interesting, inspires with its size. Unfortunately it was closed.
Then we went to the beach. But the purchase did not work. The water was invigorating for me - +20, and the waves were big. I just had to walk along the beach. The place is kind of love-sexy. Entirely kissing and frankly hugging couples. Italians are passionate people.
Upon returning to Civitavecchia, we walked around the town a little. A small cathedral, a sculpture of a sailor with a girl, and laundry on a line that dries in many houses - there is nothing more to see.
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Road to Rome!
We went to the port of Civitavecchia with the whole family (my wife and I and my little son) on a liner
The Italian port city with the melodious name of Civitavecchia, the history of its formation goes back to the deepest antiquity, even to the Etruscans. Features typical of the cities of the Roman Empire began to acquire in the II century. n. e., when Emperor Trajan took up the arrangement of a convenient sea harbor. Since then, the city managed to be under the rule of the Romans, the Byzantines, become an independent port in 1696, again fall under the boot, but already French in 1849, suffer badly from the bombing in World War II, then recover from all the shocks and again become the main port of Rome and all of Italy.
What is attractive about Civatavecchia
The first and, probably, the main thing that attracts hordes of tourists to Civatavecchia is the special port status of the city. Indeed, a large proportion of the guests are passengers. cruise liners. The port of Civitavecchia is a truly huge transport terminal connecting sea routes Rome and all of Italy with many cities in Europe and Africa.
First of all, Civitavecchia is a port city
The transport possibilities of this port city actively used by tourists "from both sides". So, to go on vacation to Malta, or, it is very convenient to fly to Rome Fiumicino Airport, and from there overcome the remaining 80 km to the port. On the other hand, tourists traveling in France, Spain or Tunisia also often take the opportunity to make an exciting boat trip with a very convenient check-in at a stop at the port of Civitavecchia.
But you should not forget that this city in itself deserves to come here on purpose and spend a great vacation. There are interesting historical sights, excellent beaches and a lot of opportunities for an exciting and diverse pastime.
How to get to Civitavecchia
The most "obvious" way to get to the port of Civitavecchia is by sea. The busiest sea ferry routes are from Porto-Vecchio, Toulon, as well as from Barcelona and Tunisia.
The easiest way to get to Civitavecchia is by sea.
If you travel with your own or rented vehicles, the E80 motorway will lead you to Civitavecchia - both from Rome and from the opposite direction - from Grossetto. Alternatively, you can take the SS1 from Rome - this road is free, but speed is limited on it, in some places significantly.
From Civitavecchia to Rome and back
Another thing is if you happen to be in the port of Civitavecchia passing through during a cruise and want to take the opportunity to see The eternal City. In this case, you will also not have any problems with transport.
From 5 o'clock in the morning railway station Civitavecchia starts direct trains to Rome. The first train departing at 5:00 arrives at Roma Ostiense station. Travel time is 43 minutes, the ticket costs 11.5 euros (July 2017).
But it's relatively expensive Intercity train. And after 5 minutes, the usual Regionale departs for half the price - 5 euros. Only the travel time you will spend more - 1 hour 20 minutes. But the train arrives at the more "mainstream" station in Rome - Termini. From this moment, Regionale trains start running literally every 15 minutes until late in the evening (the last train leaves at 22:44).
The building of the city railway station
You can return back along the Rome Civitavecchia route in exactly the same way, until midnight - at 0:11, the night Intercity departs from the Roma Ostiense station in Rome. Train timetables and current ticket prices.
With the whole day at your disposal and the firm belief that at almost any moment you can quickly reach the port of Civitavecchia, you have every chance to see, if not all, then almost all the main sights of Rome. To help you with choosing a direction, we have already developed detailed itinerary. You can get acquainted with it in the article "".
Attractions Civitavecchia
The historical sights of Civitavecchia suffered greatly during the Second World War, but for the most part the most striking examples ancient architecture survived and are well preserved to this day. It is worth dwelling on them in more detail.
One of the oldest and most impressive sights of Civitavecchia in the north of the city is Thermae of Taurina- has survived to this day in the form of picturesque ruins. They will be more modest in scale than the baths of Caracalla in Rome, but they are no less amazing.
The Baths of Taurina is one of the oldest sights of Civitavecchia.
If the previous "spa" has not been used for its intended purpose for more than a thousand years, then ficoncella baths, on the contrary, even now they can please those who want to improve their health in thermal springs. The water temperature in the springs ranges from 30 to 60 degrees.
Another of the main attractions of Civitavecchia - Michelangelo's fortress. The majestic fortress built in the 16th century. was erected under Pope Julius II to protect the main port of Rome. Most all fortifications were designed by Donato Bramante, but the upper part of the Maschio tower was built according to the design of Michelangelo Buonarroti. It is no wonder that the name of the famous architect overshadowed the main developer, and the main attraction of Civitavecchia is still called the Michelangelo Fortress.
The formidable fortress of Michelangelo also makes an indelible impression on tourists.
It is also worth looking at Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, which is located between Garibaldi street and historical center cities. The cathedral was built in the 18th century. Franciscan monks on the site of a small church built in 1610. The building is made in an interesting mixture of baroque and neoclassical styles.
Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi
If there is the slightest opportunity, take the time to travel a few kilometers outside of Civitavecchia, following Via Aurelia towards Rome, and very soon your astonished gaze will see the walls of a severe, impregnable and majestic Castle of Santa Severa. This is one of the oldest castles in Italy, fully preserved to this day. It was built on the site of an ancient Roman fort and the first mention of it dates back to 1068.
The inner courtyard of the castle is open to tourists, where tourist season interesting cultural events are organized every weekend. Here, a couple of steps from the castle walls, there is a very good sandy beach.
Santa Severa Castle - one of the oldest castles in Italy that has survived to this day, fully preserved
Worthy of attention and National Archaeological Museum Civitavecchia. Here are collected priceless artifacts of antiquity, collected from the territories of the ancient Roman port, the terms of Taurina and others significant places nearby. One of the most interesting exhibits museum - a commemorative inscription preserved from 845, dedicated to the restoration of the city after the devastating raid of the Saracens.
It is also worth highlighting one extremely entertaining exhibit - a statue of Apollo, presumably from the 1st century BC. BC e. It was once discovered in Santa Marinella during excavations at the site of the current Villa Simonetti.
beach holiday
The beach component of Civitavecchia has its own peculiarity, consisting mainly in the heterogeneity of these same beaches. There are pebbles, strips of solid sand, and rocky areas.
If you are looking for the safest sandy bottom with a gentle approach, you will have to ride to the beach mini-resort of Sant'Agostino, which is 10 km from the port of Civitavecchia, if you move towards Tarquinia. The two-kilometer beach is very well equipped, convenient and safe for families with children. Actually, it is he who collects the most bathers.
A little closer to the city is La Frasca beach. There are mainly reefs that stretch for 6 km almost close to the city limits of Civitavecchia. With the conditions for swimming on the beach "tension", but it is perfect place for diving and fishing. In addition, a little further from the coast is just a wonderful Pinery with lots of options for camping.
Pirgo beach is one of the few equipped beaches in the city
Almost immediately behind the port, "down the map" is Pirgo beach. It was equipped for swimming quite recently, but the infrastructure and services are actively developing. The beach is pebbly, and in this respect it is "an amateur". But on the other hand, Pirgo Beach has a very attractive background in aesthetic terms - the beach stretches along a whole series of very beautiful new buildings. In the summer, exciting shows are often arranged at the newly built shipyard.
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The port of Civitavecchia is located about 100 kilometers from Rome, most of the liners cruising in Italy call at it.
Getting to Civitavecchia is relatively easy, but when planning, you need to take into account the peculiarities of Italian transport. Being late for your ship is extremely disappointing. Today we will learn how to get to the port from Rome on our own. Consider everything actual ways:
You can get from Rome to Civitavecchia by regional train or taxi.
By train for 5 euros
- Travel time: from 2 hours to 4 hours (depending on the starting point)
Traveling to Civitavecchia by regional train from Rome is the most economical way, the ticket costs 5 euros, but take into account the possible surprises of Italian railways. We have transport strikes about once a month, you should not be afraid of them, but you should not forget about them either.
Transfer for 115 euros
Travel time: 1 hour 15 minutes.
An excellent alternative to taxi drivers is to order a transfer in advance. You will be picked up directly from the hotel, in a comfortable Mercedes E-class you will be delivered to the port with a breeze - this is convenient, reliable and even 5 euros cheaper. Plus, there are definitely no surprises and surcharges, but you need to plan your trip at least 24 hours in advance.
From Fiumicino Airport
On trains from 11 to 33.5 euros
Travel time: 2.5-3 hours
There is no direct train from Fiumicino airport to Civitavecchia, you will have to go to the Leonardo Express train for 14 euros, and then make a transfer. The second option is to take the regional train to the station for 8 euros and transfer there. Here's how to get from Fiumicino to Rome.
This way to get to the port should be considered only if you have time to spare, a limited budget and already have experience traveling by train.
By taxi for 120 euros
Travel time: about an hour.
With taxi drivers from Fiumicino, the same story - the price should be fixed at 120 euros. It’s better to ask in advance before getting into the car, I recommend 2-3 times, whether there will be a fixed cost for sure. In this case, we advise you to simply order a transfer in advance, from Sergio on a Mercedes for 115 euros and you will be met at the airport with a sign and delivered without surprises on time to the port.
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Day trips
If you are sailing to the port of Civitavecchia for one day, then it is rational to combine a round trip transfer with private tour. You will be met at the port, taken to Rome, where in 3 hours he will tell and show you the main sights, recommend a restaurant for a delicious lunch and take you back to the ship's departure. The cost of such a program for 1-4 people will be 450 euros.
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The tourist attraction of Civitavecchia is primarily (and often also the main and only) associated with its port. Every day, hundreds of ferries and cruise ships pass through it, connecting Civita with many cities in Europe and even Africa. This turns the city into a gigantic transport terminal, used in two ways: either to sit at the airport in Rome, quickly and easily sail away to rest in Sicily, Sardinia or Malta; or in order to drive to see Rome from France, Spain or Tunisia. The capital of Italy is located 80 km from Civitavecchia and is connected to it by excellent, frequent and direct transport links.
Moreover, Civitavecchia itself deserves not to go anywhere from here at all. There are many beaches here, and all are different. Attractions are also quite enough - at least the tower designed by Michelangelo and the Roman statues, which are 2000 years old, are worth something. The only thing that can deter vacationers from staying in Civitavecchia is the sheer volume of pizza arrivals/departures/hurried pizza eaters between arrivals and departures.
The courtyard of the austere and impregnable castle Santa Severa is a very pleasant place with something interesting going on every weekend during the season.
How to get there
By car on the A12 Rome - Genoa motorway, approximately 3 km from the exit. Take the FR5 or Intercity train from Rome Termini Station in the direction of Grosseto. And, of course, by ferry - from Palermo, Barcelona, Tunis, Toulon and Porto-Vecchio.
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A bit of history
The name "Civitavecchia" translates as " Old city”, and it is very accurate: modern Civitavecchia stands on the site of a settlement founded by the Etruscans. This convenient harbor was built by Emperor Trajan at the beginning of the 2nd century BC. In the Middle Ages, Civita was ruled by the Byzantines, then attacked by the Saracens, then it was annexed to the Papal States, and in 1696 became an independent port. Until modern times, this port was the main one in Rome.
In 1849, the city was occupied by the French, and during the Second World War it was bombed by the allies, which caused some damage to the architecture of Civita, but not too much. In addition, the meaning of Civitavecchia as major port allowed her to recover quickly. Today it is still the country's main cruise and ferry port, providing links to Sardinia, Sicily, Malta, Tunisia and Barcelona.
Entertainment and attractions of Civitavecchia
Fortress Michelangelo - impressive fortress, built in the 16th century. As it is easy to understand from the name, the great Buonarotti himself had a hand in its construction. The construction of the fortification to protect the port of Rome, Pope Julius II ordered Donato Bramante, but it was Michelangelo who designed the upper part of the Maschio tower.
Relaxation and love in Civitavecchia
At the National archaeological museum Civitavecchia, you can see a good collection of artifacts from the ancient Roman port and the term Taurina (right outside the city limits). One of the most significant exhibits is the inscription of 845, which was made in memory of the reconstruction of the city after its destruction by the Saracens. The museum occupies interesting building 18th century, which belonged to Pope Clement XIII and was built in order to accommodate the papal guard.
Of particular interest among museum exhibits is the statue of Apollo, sculpted in the 1st century BC. BC e. and discovered on the site of the current villa "Simonetti" in Santa Marinella. Recent studies have determined that this sculpture was a later reproduction of the famous Colossus of Rhodes.
The Baths of Taurina are still very well preserved, although this spa complex was founded under the Roman emperor Trajan. They are located north of the city, about an hour's walk from the harbour. Not far from them there is another thermal complex, but already modern - this is the Ficoncello spa. It was also visited by the ancient Romans, and now the townspeople continue to visit.
The Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi was built by Franciscan friars on the site of an older small church dating from 1610. The current appearance of the cathedral, with its baroque-neoclassical lines, dates back to the 18th century. The cathedral is well located between the historical center and the street. Garibaldi.
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The beaches of Civitavecchia
The coast of Civitavecchia is heterogeneous: there are also wide sand stripes, and pebbles, and sharp rocks. "Sant'Agostino" (approximately 10 km from Civitavecchia along the coastal road towards Tarquinia) is 2 km of sand, flat safe shallow bottom, weight beach activities and a lot of bathers. "La Frasca" (behind "Sant'Agostino") - approximately 6 km of reefs that approach the very port of Civita. Swimming here is difficult, but fish and crabs are excellently caught, and the place is perfect for diving; plus a little further away coastline grows beautiful Pine forest with an abundance of camping opportunities. "Pirgo" - the territory behind the port of Civita, on which a beach has only recently been equipped. Its advantages are that it stretches parallel to the ranks of the most beautiful buildings city, and in that beautiful new shipyard here summer evenings put on a variety of shows. The downside (although someone likes it) is that the beach is pebbly.
If you continue parallel to the Via Aurelia towards Rome, you will come to an area called "Ideale". Here are many pebble beaches, and the waves here are especially high, which attracts surfers.
Surroundings of Civitavecchia
If you have time and desire to get out of the city, you should go to Santa Severa Castle. It stands right on the seafront a few kilometers from Civitavecchia, if you drive in the direction of Rome along the Via Aurelia. The first mention of the castle, built on the site of an old Roman fortification, is found in written sources in 1068. The courtyard of the stern and impregnable castle is a very pleasant place where something interesting happens every weekend during the season. The charm of what is happening is added by the fact that it is enough to move away from the walls of the castle just a couple of steps to find yourself on a good and large sandy beach.
Civitavecchia- a port town, located 80 km from Rome. Annually Civitavecchia accepts up to 500 passenger liners and cargo ships.
Since the city is in close proximity to Rome, tourists very often rush to visit Rome, but if you have already visited Rome before, it's time to take a walk along city and discover something new. Translated from Italian the name of the city means " ancient city which has its own very rich and interesting history.
Civitavecchia in most cases for cruise liners is not a port of call, but the starting point of the cruise.
If your cruise starts on the day of your arrival in Italy, and directly to Fiumicino Airport, you can reach the port in the following ways:
Unfortunately, to seaport There are no direct buses, you will need to transfer to an electric train or another mode of transport.
The port of Civitavecchia is very large and the distance from the parking lot of the liner to the railway station or bus stop can take from 5 km., so the city authorities provided free shuttles that take passengers on cruise ships outside seaport or to a cruise ship.
There are free tourist desks in the port where you can clarify the information you are interested in and take a map of Civitavecchia or Rome.
Upon arrival at the port of Civitavecchia, most tourists immediately go to Rome. Liners in the port stand from early morning until late evening, so time allows you to stroll around Rome. But in our case, we decided to see Civitavecchia, since we were in Rome more than once and wanted to see a new city for ourselves.
Attractions Civitavecchia
Cathedral of Dela Stella- beautiful and very ancient church, which was founded in 1274. The most famous detail in the interior of the temple is the fresco depicting St. Francis.
Fort Michelangelo - was built in 1535 and served to protect the port. top tower The fort was designed by the great Michelangelo himself.
Baths of Trajan or bullish sources - thermal springs where you can not only drink healing water but also to enjoy the beautiful views
National Museum of Archeology which contains an exact copy of the portrait of Socrates and a sculpture of Apollo
Church of San Agostino- a place of Catholics from all over Italy for pilgrimage. In the temple there is a statue of the Virgin Mary, who cries tears of blood.
You can also go to the nearest town of Terme Taurin, which is famous for its healing pools and ancient ruins. The city has five healing pools, which are surrounded by figs. You can get to Terme Taurin by train, the cost is 2 euro.
Shopping in Civitavecchia is very scarce, or rather, there is almost none at all. Near the port you can buy souvenirs, but no more. Shopping centers in Civitavecchia are absent, but there is a small food market where they sell seafood, fruits and vegetables.
Things are better with cafes and restaurants; in the port area and in the city itself, you can easily taste traditional Italian pasta, grilled seafood, tiramisu and ice cream. The cost of lunch will cost you 15-20 euros, which is an order of magnitude cheaper than Rome.
Civitavecchia is a very nice and beautiful Italian town. Narrow and quiet streets are saturated with their history and their values. If you have been to Rome and want to see other cities in Italy, do not deprive this "ancient city" of attention, you will undoubtedly like it.
If you are traveling to Rome by train, get off at the San Pietro stop, this way you will immediately get to the Vatican.
Be careful in Rome there are a lot of pickpockets and thieves .
