Civitavecchia

The town of Civitavecchia is an Italian sea port just 80 kilometres, or 50 miles, to the west of the capital, Rome. The harbour looks out towards the Tyrrhenian Sea and the name Civitavecchia is translated into English as ‘Ancient Town’. It used to be an Etruscan town until Civitavecchia was built over it in the 2nd century. Modern day Civitavecchia is very different and is seen largely as a cruise and ferry port, connecting the town with Sardinia, Sicily, Malta, Tunis and Barcelona. History There are various pieces of evidence that suggest primitive settlements can be found on the

Civitavecchia should never be seen as just a means to an end, although most people are indeed transiting through the city on the way to catch a ferry to Sardinia or Sicily or embark on a cruise. But even if you’ve got just a short time to spend, there are plenty of attractions to keep you occupied. With a name that translates to “ancient town”, as you’d imagine, there’s a lot of history lurking beneath the streets and harbour of Civitavecchia. Of the city’s numerous churches of note, these three are well worth a visit. The Church of Prayer and