Why
Civitavecchia
is special for cruisers

Despite Civitavecchia's lack of tourist appeal, cruise ships flock to it because it's only one hour away by rail or road from Rome.

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Top 5 attractions
in Rome

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Coliseum of Rome

St Peter's Basilica

Vatican Museums

Roman Forum

Pantheon

Top 5 runners-up: Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Castel Sant'Angelo, Borghese Gallery, Piazza Navona.

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Other major travel
attractions near Civitavecchia

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Ostia Antiqua

Excavated Roman port city.
Ostia Antiqua

Villa d'Este

Centuries-old estate with elaborate gardens and fountains.
Villa d'Este

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More pointers

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Civitavecchia to Rome - train or bus?

Both take about one hour. However, the train is better because a bus can get caught in Rome's infamous traffic congestion.

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Arrive early

Ticket lines for the Coliseum of Rome and the Vatican Museums in the tourist season can be one, sometimes two hours long. Your best bet is to be among the first visitors in the morning. Alternatively, skip the line by pre-buying your tickets. You can do this in Rome or at home on the internet.

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Italian cuisine

Rome has restaurants from every Italian area. Click Italian cuisine to learn about Italy's regional cuisines in my World Cuisine Guide.

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For more Rome tips, click

Civitavecchia - PAGE TWO

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