Civitavecchia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Civitavecchia
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| Comune di Civitavecchia | ||
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| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Lazio | |
| Province | Rome | |
| Frazioni | Aurelia, La Scaglia | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 71 km2 (27 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 50,891 | |
| • Density | 717/km2 (1,856/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Civitavecchiesi | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
00053
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| Dialing code | 0766 | |
| Patron saint | Saint Fermina | |
| Saint day | April 28 | |
| Website | www.comunecivitavecchia.it | |
Civitavecchia is a town and comune of the Metropolitan City of Rome in the central Italian region of Lazio. A sea port on the Tyrrhenian Sea, it is located 80 kilometres (50 miles) west-north-west of Rome, across the Mignone river. The harbour is formed by two piers and a breakwater, on which is a lighthouse. The name Civitavecchia means "ancient town". Population was around 53,000 as of 2015.
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Economy
Civitavecchia is today a major cruise and ferry port, the main starting point for sea connection from central Italy to Sardinia, Sicily, Malta, Tunis and Barcelona. Fishing has a secondary importance.
The city is also the seat of two thermal power stations. The conversion of one of them to coal has raised the population's protests, as it has been suggested it could create heavy pollution.
Main sights
The massive Forte Michelangelo was first commissioned from Donato Bramante by Pope Julius II, to defend the port of Rome. The upper part of the "maschio" tower, however, was designed by Michelangelo, whose name is generally applied to the fortress. North of the city at Ficoncella are the Terme Taurine baths frequented by Romans and still popular with the Civitavecchiesi. The modern name stems from the common fig plants among the various pools. And also next to the town is the location of the cruise ship docks. All major cruise lines start and end their cruises at this location, and others stop for shore excursion days that allow guests to see Rome and Vatican sights, which are ninety minutes away.
Transport
The Port of Civitavecchia, also known as "Port of Rome", is an important hub for the maritime transport in Italy, for goods and passengers. Part of the "Motorways of the Sea" it is linked to several Mediterranean ports and represents one of the main links between Italian mainland to Sardinia.
Civitavecchia railway station, opened in 1859, is the western terminus of the Rome–Civitavecchia railway, which forms part of the Pisa–Livorno–Rome railway.
Images for kids
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Civitavecchia in 1795, etching by William Marlow.
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View of the port
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View of station platforms
See also
In Spanish: Civitavecchia para niños
