Barry Winiker / Photolibrary / Getty Images Civitavecchia, a port city where many Mediterranean cruises dock, is located 43 miles north of Rome. The train from Civitavecchia to Rome costs $5. Catch a train at the Civitavecchia train station, 2 miles from the port, where you can catch an express or regional train to Roma Ostiense station or Roma Termini station. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Tankoa Yachts has officially opened its new shipyard in the La Mattonara area of Civitavecchia This week’s inauguration event included a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local authorities and industry representatives president of the Port System Authority of the Central Northern Tyrrhenian Sea began the occasion by requesting everyone to “not call this shipyard ‘ex Privilege’ anymore but only Tankoa,” referring to the previous Privilege Yard which ceased operations a decade ago due to financial difficulties The site previously housed the incomplete P430 megayacht which remains unfinished adjacent to the new Tankoa facility The Ligurian shipyard currently holds a four-year concession for the area “The previous events – including the subsequent bankruptcy of Konig srl which had committed to completing the P430 – have forced us to be cautious about the timing of the concession but we are sure that the choice of Tankoa Yachts marks an important step forward for the relaunch of the port area of Civitavecchia and that the renewal in four years will come naturally,” adds Musolino CEO of Tankoa Yachts explains that the firm’s turnover quadrupled between 2020 and 2023 signalling good financial health for the years ahead “We have already invested over five million euros to make an abandoned structure operational where we already employ 70 people for the carpentry work needed to build the hulls and decks of our yachts but which at full capacity will be able to provide even more employment,” says Poerio the construction of three units has already begun which once completed will be launched in the port of Civitavecchia and then taken to Genoa The opening of the new shipyard ends a period of limited production activity in Civitavecchia’s port over the past decade The La Mattonara facility is expected to contribute to local employment and skills development aligning with broader economic development goals for the area The Italian shipbuilder specialises in yachts ranging from 40 to 70 metres with the additional shipyard now expected to significantly enhance production capacity allowing it to manage up to 12 orders simultaneously from design to completion and aiming for four deliveries each year The shipyard also plans to develop the port area of Civitavecchia into a hub for superyacht construction and expand its refitting services for large pleasure crafts The company has already requested the development of a dedicated pier within the port to support these activities which is pending approval from the Port Authority Tankoa Yachts S.p.A. delivered directly from The Superyacht Group's editors and market analysts Stay at the forefront of the superyacht industry with SuperyachtNewsweek The refit specialists are set to buy GYG, with the deal expected to close as early as October this year The Montenegrin shipyard has made another key leadership change following the former CEO's departure earlier this year From stock volatility to shifts in demand, Azimut Benetti, Sanlorenzo and TISG’s results paint a positive picture ahead of MYS The shipyard has acquired a majority stake in the British boat builder, bringing together two well-established Cornish companies to collaborate on future growth The Group’s CCO is set to leave Ferretti after a decade of growth, transitioning to a CEO role, whilst maintaining a consultancy role within the firm The first half of the year has brought record-breaking profits for the Italian shipbuilder, but does a decline in orders signal a cooling in demand? 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Please select exactly what you would like to receive from us by ticking the boxes below: Cabin Type: Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah (undersized or obstructed verandah) Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Disney Magic Cabin Type: Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah .css-1v3efdk{font-style:normal;font-weight:400;}.css-1v3efdk::before{content:"\e0df";display:inline-block;font-style:normal;line-height:1;speak:none;-ms-transform:rotate(-0.001deg);-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;} Traveled with children The incident is said to have occurred shortly before 8am in the Marina di Cerveteri area A person died this morning after being hit by a “Freccia Bianca” train on the Rome-Civitavecchia railway line The accident occurred shortly before 8 in the Marina di Cerveteri area Investigators are trying to establish the victim’s identity and the causes of the tragedy Read also other news on Nova News Click here and receive updates on WhatsApp Follow us on the social channels of Nova News on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Telegram Figurine sits in front garden of family that previously claimed to have seen tears of blood from another statue In the front garden of the Gregori family home on the outskirts of Civitavecchia is a well-curated grotto containing a tiny rusting statue of the Virgin Mary surrounded by plants and flowers The figurine was bought from a souvenir shop at the Catholic pilgrimage site in Medjugorje In late April, as a group of pilgrims huddled around the grotto to pray, the statue purportedly exuded a scented oil. It was not the first time it was said to have sweated oil, but the moment, filmed by some of those present and shared on social media, reignited fascination in Italy over claims of the supernatural The story was all the more intriguing because the Gregoris were the protagonists of another mysterious weeping statue case in the mid-1990s Apparitions of the Virgin Mary and weeping statues have been part of Catholicism since time immemorial, but in May the Vatican announced it had tightened rules surrounding such phenomena in an attempt to crack down on potential scams and hoaxes which are said to have proliferated in the age of social media Only the pope has the final word on what is a supernatural event not self-styled prophets or even local bishops who until now had the power to endorse such occurrences “The paradox is that it’s the Catholic church itself that seems to top the list of non-believers,” said Vincenzo Pace a professor of sociology of religion at the University of Padua “If you consider the number of apparitions claimed to have happened since the 1800s there have been more than 930 and only 15 have been recognised by the church But then sometimes it makes an ambivalent compromise – for example on the one hand it says these are not supernatural phenomena but if people believe and the place becomes a site for popular devotion then why not.” said she saw tears of blood streaming down the face of the family’s previous statue which also originated from a Medjugorje souvenir shop and had been given to them by a priest who believed it had special powers the statue allegedly wept blood on 13 more occasions One of those who witnessed a weeping event was Girolamo Grillo who said the experience made him overcome his initial scepticism about the family’s claims the statue underwent a Cat scan that showed no sign of its inside having been tampered with while tests indicated that the stains came from male human blood The male members of the Gregori family declined to take DNA tests saying they would only oblige if Grillo told them to do so Grillo endorsed the theory that the tears must have been those of Christ and so was granted permission from the Vatican to set up a commission which concluded that it had no explanation for what had happened La Madonnina has since stood behind bulletproof glass in a shrine set up in St Agostino church the family was given a replica blessed by Pope John Paul II The family built a wall around their home after being besieged by pilgrims and members of the media The Guardian was granted rare access but the family refused to give an official interview saying it “maintains silence in obedience with the church” the Italian committee for the investigation of claims of the paranormal is frequently called upon to examine cases of weeping statues and other strange phenomena in Italy The statue from the 1990s which now sits behind bulletproof glass in a nearby church Photograph: Angela Giuffrida/The Guardian“We have had statues crying only to discover it was a pipe leaking from the ceiling,” said Luigi Garlaschelli a chemist who has analysed dozens of cases for Cicap “Another time the blood turned out to be melted glue a DNA test proved that a statue’s tears of blood belonged to the father of the family … so with Civitavecchia the question always asked is: why did they refuse to take DNA tests and they find perfumed droplets on it … who knows?” Free weekly newsletterThe most pressing stories and debates for Europeans – from identity to economics to the environment The Vatican’s rule change is believed to have been prompted by the embarrassment caused by a woman nicknamed “the Saint” who lured hundreds of pilgrims to a lakeside town near Rome each month saying the Virgin Mary made apparitions there and that her statue wept blood – claims dismissed by the local bishop in March as “bogus” Many in search of a cure for serious illnesses attended the gatherings “What usually happens is that the person behind such claims becomes a guru,” said Massimo Polidoro “Something that links all these cases is that most of the time people genuinely believe something unusual is taking place and this happens not because there’s a true unexplainable phenomenon but because they are emotionally involved and would like for it to be true.” said there had been attempts to silence him whenever he spoke about La Madonnina and her offspring “I am a humble believer who believes in La Madonnina with the eyes of a child,” he said Unlike what happened in Lourdes in France or Fátima in Portugal dreams that the shrine would usher in an economic boom in Civitavecchia failed to materialise “I was hoping for a bit more business,” said Carlo who has been selling souvenir Madonnas from a van outside the church since 1995 One day you might be throwing a coin into the Trevi Fountain in the 'Eternal City' of Rome and the next marveling at Michelangelo's statue of David at the Accademia Gallery in Florence which is brimming with artistic masterpieces to name just a few -- are within easy walking distance of downtown it can be hard to figure out exactly how far the port is from the city and first-time cruisers would be forgiven for thinking Civitavecchia is a hop and a skip from Rome We've taken a look at some ports which aren't where you might think they are Read on to find out how long it really takes to get to the headline destination on the cruise itinerary whether it's worth going and if there are other fun and interesting things you can do closer to the docking spot The Pantheon in Rome (Photo: Aaron Saunders) Where is it? It's said that all roads lead to Rome however the cruise gateway to the Italian capital is almost 50 miles -- around a 1.5 to 2 hour bus ride -- depending on traffic (and Rome is one of the world's most congested cities) but be prepared for a full day excursion of at least eight to 10 hours Chances are you will have an engaging guide to fill the journey with facts and information to prepare you for a visit that will typically take in sights such as the Roman architectural landmarks of the Colosseum and Pantheon the 135 Spanish Steps -- the widest and longest staircase in Europe -- and Sistine Chapel decorated with a neck-craning ceiling decorated with incredible works of art by Michelangelo Cruise passenger at Michelangelo Fortress in Civiavecchia (Photo: Chris Gray Faust) What are the alternatives? If you are happy to explore independently it's easy, and inexpensive, to take a train to Rome. The station is within walking distance of the cruise terminal and the journey time is less than an hour It's likely you will see far more than on shore tours organized by the cruise lines which often eat (quite literally) into the time available by taking a long stop for lunch and moving at a relatively slow pace to accommodate the capabilities of different passengers Civitavecchia has plenty of history including UNESCO-listed tombs dating back to the ancient Etruscan civilization and well-preserved Roman baths You can also visit the imposing 16th century fortress or stroll through the old town square surrounded by medieval walls before heading to one of the many restaurants lining the waterfront Cruise tourists taking photos in Pisa (Photo: Chris Gray Faust) almost 80 miles away and a drive of 1.45 hours Livorno leads to some of Italy's most beautiful culture-rich cities If you don't want a full day out then opt for the half-day trip to Pisa for the obligatory photograph next to the city's famously leaning tower with some free time to sightsee Art lovers shouldn't miss out on the chance to visit Florence where the Accademia Gallery is home to Michelangelo's David and the Uffizi Gallery exhibits masterpieces such as Botticelli's "The Birth of Venus" and da Vinci's "Annunciation" You will also see the landmark cathedral with its terracotta-tiled dome You can shave half an hour off the travel time to Florence if you go by train the hop-on hop-off bus is a great way to get an overview of the sights Passengers can't walk into town from the cruise terminal and you need to take one of the regular shuttles into the city center (which you also need to do to reach the nearby train station) From the shuttle drop-off it's a 10-minute walk to the old center Livorno was one of the worst-bombed Italian cities during the Second World War and lost many of its historic buildings Remaining sights include Fortezza Vecchia fort which is the symbol of the city and offers lovely views over the sea You can also take a stroll along the black and white checker board Terrazza Mascagni despite the bright and shiny stock photo above Livorno is a stop where it is best to plan an excursion to make the most of a day in port People eating at an outdoor restaurant in Paris (Photo: Viking) Where is it? A very long way from the French capital. Le Havre is a whopping 122 miles from Paris and you can reckon on spending five hours minimum on the coach ride there and back it is one of Europe's most congested cities and traffic often moves at a snail's pace Is it worth going? No. If you have set your sights on seeing the so-called 'City of Light' we recommend choosing a Seine river cruise -- where ships overnight in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower and you can book pre- and post-cruise extensions -- rather than an 11-hour ocean cruise excursion where you will mainly get to drive by the key sights it will take nearly 2.5 hours to reach Paris Memorial to wounded D Day soldiers at Omaha Beach in Normandy (Photo: Chris Gray Faust) It is well taking time out in the UNESCO-listed city of Le Havre which combines eye-catching post-war architecture with a thriving arts scene and cozy restaurants serving fresh seafood and Normandy specialties such as local cheeses and all manner of dishes Attractions include the glass-fronted Museum of Modern Art which houses one of the top Impressionist art collections in France Also worth a look is the modernist St Joseph's Church with a wayfinding 350-foot tower visible anywhere in town is the poignant shore excursion to the Normandy landing beaches the Overlord Museum and the American Cemetery Berlin (Photo:William Perugini/Shutterstock) Where is it? You've got a big distance to cover before you get to Berlin The cruise terminal is 150 miles from the German capital and even with the fast and efficient autobahn highways you’re looking at 2.5 hours minimum to reach it on a shore tour If you can cope with an excursion of up to 12 hours (at least there is plenty of time to sleep on the bus) then Berlin is worth the trek It is a dynamic and exciting city that's packed with history you will see quite a few of them through the bus window you can expect stops and short walks at highlights including the Brandenburg Gate While independent travelers can reach Berlin by train it will take almost as long as it does by bus and involves changing trains sprawling city and you'll likely see more on an organized tour Once a small fishing village, Warnemunde has grown into a seaside resort town where you can easily spend a day. If you're feeling energetic head to the top of the lighthouse and enjoy the panoramic views. If the sun is shining, find a perfect spot on the six-mile beach hugging the Baltic Sea coastline A short walk from the cruise terminal is historic Alter Strom lined with shops and cafes where you can try local cured and smoked fish From Warnemunde it is easy to visit the delightful Hanseatic city of Rostock which is offered as a shore tour or less than 30 minutes by train if you want to go it alone Wander through streets filled with colorful gabled houses admire the Gothic town hall and get to St Mary's Church at midday to see the unique astronomical clock come to life Another great attraction for cruisers is Rostock's Shipbuilding and Maritime Museum Where is it? Laem Chabang is 75 miles from Bangkok and it takes around 1.5 to 2 hours to get there by tour bus is a large bustling city with awe-inspiring incense-filled temples pulsating street life and thronging markets It can be an overwhelming destination for first-timers and we recommend taking a cruise ship excursion to make the most of your day Most itineraries feature the Rattanakosin royal district on the banks of the Chao Phraya river where you can visit the glittering Grand Palace which has been the residence of the Kings of Siam The palace complex includes the Wat Phra Kaew Temple considered the most sacred temple and home to the emerald buddha carved from a single piece of green jade where bargaining and haggling is all part of the experience and your guide will give you tips on how to get a good deal What are the alternatives? Predominantly an industrial port, there is nothing to do in Laem Chabang (although we once took a Shopping with the Chef tour to the local market here on Seabourn) so if you want to head off independently you will need to take a taxi or arrange a private transfer which is just 30 minutes away from the port A typical half-day tour will visit sights such as the Sanctuary of Truth a huge wooden museum filled with intricate carvings reflecting eastern culture and religion Pattaya's vibrant floating market and the Big Buddha Temple which takes its name from the towering 60-foot golden statue Explora Journeys has celebrated the naming of the second in its fleet of six luxury ships, EXPLORA II, in Civitavecchia, Italy. The luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group blends European hospitality and 300 years of maritime heritage, offering guests the chance to experience a unique “Ocean State of Mind,” connecting them with the sea and curated destinations. The traditional maritime ceremony featured the symbolic cutting of a ribbon to break a bottle on the ship’s bow. The honour was conducted by EXPLORA II‘s godmother, Rosalba Giugni, founder and president of the Marevivo Foundation, a non-partisan environmental conservation organisation committed to the preservation of marine environments, founded in 1985. Rosalba was chosen for this honour, as a friend and partner of the MSC Foundation, but also as a mark of respect for her 35-year commitment to the protection of the world’s oceans. The event was hosted by Italian actress and TV personality Lorella Cuccarini and concluded with a traditional parade of ship officers. “Naming a new ship is a proud maritime tradition, and tonight’s celebration marks our continued growth as we redefine luxury ocean travel,” MSC Group executive chairman, Pierfrancesco Vago, said. “Our vision began with the contemporary brand MSC Cruises where we developed a premium offer with MSC Yacht Club and from there we identified a further demand for luxury experiences at sea. “With Explora Journeys we offer an unparalleled value proposition, and a unique offering compared to other types of luxury holiday. By 2028 the Explora Journeys fleet will comprise six ships offering a spirit of luxurious ocean adventure visiting sought-after destinations, where our guests can expect the same high standards and quality service across our fleet, all over the globe.” EXPLORA II introduces new features to enhance guest’s luxury ocean travel experience, including new retail options, the first Buccellati jewellery boutique at sea and special collaborations and limited editions by Borsalino, Kampos and Massaba for Explora Journeys, exclusively available at the ship’s ‘The Journey’ boutique. It also features original artwork by Emilio Isgro and Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s ‘Marine Encounters’, an exhibition of his marine photographs showcasing diverse underwater species and ecosystems. The collection was gifted to the MSC Foundation as part of the partnership between the MSC Foundation and ‘Focused on Nature’, reflecting a shared vision to educate and inspire action on the need to preserve marine life and biodiversity. EXPLORA II’s 7-night maiden voyage includes stops in stunning Sorrento, Lipari, Trapani, Siracusa, and Valletta, ending in Tarragona, Spain. 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A cruise gives visitors the opportunity to explore multiple cities in just a few days, offering a great overview of the country without the hassle of driving or taking long train journeys how do you decide on which Italy cruise ports to prioritize or should you be mindful of which ones to call at we have compiled a guide to the best eight major Italian port cities and what they offer to cruisers Rome is equal parts awe and chaos with its centuries-old ruins Narrow cobblestone streets leading to tiny squares covered in vines offer travelers a glimpse into life in 16th-century Rome while expansive avenues showcase the stunning architectural wonders of ancient times amid the bustling traffic Those visiting Rome on a cruise ship will be calling at Civitavecchia a port city about a one-hour drive from the city center the capital city’s inland location makes this the only option -- and Rome is a must-see destination even if it requires spending part of your day commuting to and from the cruise port Train service is also available and can be faster than taking a taxi you may be able to walk to the train station but we suggest you save your energy for later and take a taxi From Civitavecchia it will be 50 minutes to Roma Termini For those that have been to Rome before and want to take it easy exploring this major Italian port city is a pleasant alternative It lacks the irresistible charm and breathtaking architecture of the capital city but Civitavecchia boasts a rich history dating back to the 1st Century BC with many interesting landmarks within walking distance of the harbor Piazzo San Marco in Venice from the water (Photo: Chris Gray Faust) Venice is perhaps the most sought after Italian cruise port greeting its visitors with canals teeming with vaporettos and gondolas bridges flowing into piazzas lined with centuries-old buildings and traditional cafes serving strong espresso While packed with landmarks and steeped in history Large cruise ships were banned from sailing through the historic center in late 2021 as an effort to curb pollution and overcrowding This has forced cruise lines to find alternative ports in the area which is across the Venice Lagoon from the city center Buses and taxis run frequently between Marghera and Venice but they can be up to two hours by car from the “City of Canals." Livorno is the gateway to the province of Tuscany, which encompasses Italy must-sees such as Florence Florence draws history enthusiasts with its gorgeous architecture and world-class museums; you’ll need a full day to explore it well Shore excursions range from themed visits to walking tours around the city center Pisa, Lucca, Sienna and the Tuscan countryside -- including its many famed wineries -- can also be visited from Livorno. While some cruise lines also offer Cinque Terre as a shore excursion from this major Italian port city, La Spezia is a much better option for that as it can take up to two hours to get from Livorno to the closest town in Cinque Terre Genoa located in the northwestern end of the country is the capital of the scenic Italian Riviera and one of the most important ports in Italy Often overshadowed by the more popular Florence and Cinque Terre with eye-catching palazzos and a historical background that goes back centuries Its city center, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the main attraction here, but nature lovers (and those traveling with children) will not want to miss the city’s aquarium Port of Genoa is just a five- to 10-minute walk from major attractions The area around the harbor is also known for its excellent restaurants Even though the city of Genoa is well worth a visit, it also offers easy access to other famous Italian Riviera towns, including Portofino Italy as seen from Costa Toscana (Photo: Aaron Saunders) Visiting Pompeii is also as convenient from Salerno as it is from Naples Salerno also serves as a good launch pad for Capri a popular island known for its relaxed atmosphere rugged coastline dotted with colorful houses and villas Direct ferries from Salerno to Capri make the journey between the island and mainland Italy in about 1.5 hours the train takes about 35 minutes and is just a short taxi ride from the port of Salerno though you’ll need to transfer at Nocera Inferiore Taormina (Photo: GFM65/Cruise Critic member) Messina is an excellent alternative for those seeking a more relaxed atmosphere or wishing to explore lesser-known areas Messina itself is a laid-back city set against the imposing backdrop of Mount Etna as are the many viewpoints offering panoramic vistas of the impressive natural harbor the surrounding mountains and mainland Italy The port is conveniently located within easy walking distance of the city center and a pleasant 10-minute walk from the train station providing access to Taormina and Catania as seen from the the pool deck of Silver Nova Trieste is a city with a Mediterranean heart and a Central European feel, inspiring its description of “the least Italian of the ports of Italy.” Its Canal Grande may remind travelers of Venice, but if you look around, Italian palazzi sit alongside imposing Orthodox churches, and domed buildings and historic cafes reminiscent of Vienna an imposing 223-feet tall column serving as a lighthouse The port itself is just a few minutes’ walk from some of the town’s top attractions Although the temptation to book a shore excursion to Venice from Trieste may be strong, you will be spending a total of four hours on the bus, leaving you with just a couple of hours to explore the city. Alternatively, consider a combination of a half-day cruise along the Slovenian coast with a self-guided tour of Trieste’s city center Cagliari offers even more than just beaches It's home to a beautiful Medieval quarter fabulous restaurants and an array of historical sites -- all just a short stroll from the cruise port the city boasts stunning panoramic views of the island and the Mediterranean APS Bank has agreed to finance the development and expansion of Roma Cruise Terminal’s facilities at the Port of Civitavecchia Roma Cruise Terminal Srl is equally owned by Costa Crociere Spa Marinvest Srl (MSC) and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd the world’s largest cruise companies Roma Cruise Terminal is expected to have hosted 840 ships and 3.5 million passengers consolidating its position as one of the leading cruise hubs in the world Roma Cruise Terminal Srl will be building a new cruise terminal which is expected to be completed in the latter part of 2025 Impressions of the new cruise terminal at Civitavecchia following the inauguration of the Amerigo Vespucci Terminal in 2018 the Terminal Donato Bramante will be powered by renewable energy complementing the project to supply power to the cruise docks announced by the Port System Authority of the Central Northern Tyrrhenian Sea APS said in a statement on Wednesday that its economic social and environmental commitment was instrumental for its financing proposal to be selected following a bidding process involving leading Italian banks CEO and board member of Roma Cruise Terminal Srl and President of Marinvest Srl (MSC) and APS Bank CEO Marcel Cassar signed the financing agreement in Civitavecchia on 25 November Roma Cruise Terminal Srl General Manager John Portelli said: “This signing as well as the plans for Terminal Donato Bramante mark important milestones in our terminal’s history We are pleased that APS Bank will be our partners as we persevere in our efforts to grow the cruise segment in the port of Civitavecchia to achieve another record year; for the benefit of the local community the city of Civitavecchia and the entire Lazio region its management and officers and look forward to working with them.” APS Bank CEO Marcel Cassar said: “We are proud to support the continued growth of the Port of Civitavecchia through our partnership with Roma Cruise Terminal This project is testament to our shared vision of a sustainable and prosperous future for both the cruise industry and the local community It further confirms the Bank’s progress in structuring cross-border transactions of such nature and scale thanks also to the calibre and industry expertise of our staff.” please register for free or log in to your account The dates displayed for an article provide information on when various publication milestones were reached at the journal that has published the article activities on preceding journals at which the article was previously under consideration are not shown (for instance submission All content on this site: Copyright © 2025 Elsevier B.V. you may opt out of organized excursions to museums churches and ancient sites to choose a little retail therapy instead here's an important warning: Central Rome is a long way from Civitavecchia It easily takes 90 minutes to drive between the two cities -- longer still during rush hour and for a slow-moving tour bus but bear in mind that the Civitavecchia train station is a 20-minute walk from the closest end of the port followed by a 50-minute train ride to Roma Termini Factor in the time -- and traffic jams -- to get back to your ship after a long day of shopping and we recommend arranging transportation through a cruise line transfer or even a third-party tour operator just about anywhere in the city (we recommend Campo de' Fiori if this is really what you're looking for) those items are about as Italian as spaghetti and meatballs Here's our advice for how and where to find authentic made-in-Italy and only-in-Rome keepsakes either for yourself or for loved ones back home Let's get this out of the way: There are no bargains to be had on designer fashions and accessories in Rome if you yearn to drop a big chunk of cash on a little something from Prada Most of the marquee names in Italian and international fashion have one or more stores along the streets connecting the Spanish Steps If you're visiting in the months of July you can expect to find big discounts during seasonal sales -- meaning the goods are still expensive Florence might be Italy's capital for handmade leather goods but you can still find plenty of buttery leather bags and gorgeous hand-tooled shoes in Rome There's no one district or market for leather as there is in Florence so it's hard to set out on a directed search for the perfect pair of pumps several small shops on the streets fanning out from Campo de' Fiori sell high-quality leather goods including handmade shoes and bags with prices mere mortals can afford Stores selling higher-end goods are concentrated around the Spanish Steps (see above) look for the terms "made in Italy," "vera pelle" or "vera cuoio" (real leather) stamped on the leather goods this isn't surefire proof that the item was really made in Italy examine stitching and overall craftsmanship and ask a lot of questions from the store clerk before you make a purchase They should be able to tell you what part of Italy the item comes from and maybe something about the bottega or even the person who produced it it's made in Italy" response and the prices are a little too good to be true If you're a fan of professional soccer or if you just want to take home definitive proof that you were really in Rome buy some official FIFA soccer gear from Rome's best-known team Roma stores are located in the historic center which is where the team's fan base has historically been sited shorts and every other kind of emblem apparel are available Official FIFA team gear is also available at Rome's Nike stores and other sporting goods' stores unofficial team gear is available in street kiosks and souvenir shops along Corso Cavour but the quality is much lower and ultimately it's not the real thing A souvenir of unique handmade jewelry might not scream "Rome!" but you'll always remember where you bought it The city has loads of stores offering handcrafted baubles -- our favorites are clustered on the streets of Monti one of Rome's most authentic neighborhoods original designs are found along Monti's main commercial corridors but don't forget to duck down side streets as well There are also a handful of vintage shops selling bijou jewelry from the attics dresser drawers and bureau tops of many a Roman nonna (grandmother) This is also a great neighborhood for lunch As long as you don't mind that your souvenir from Italy is of the preowned variety funky vintage clothing stores chock-full of designer tops and bottoms Via del Governo Vecchio near Piazza Navona has several vintage resellers These stores are places not so much for bargains but for finds -- these storeowners know the value of their merchandise and it's priced accordingly well-worn biker jacket or Chloe boots will make you the envy of your friends back home Italian wine is available in your home country but there's a lot more of it available in Italy you can buy a good bottle of wine in Rome that would cost three times as much in your local supermarket Since wine is such a ubiquitous drink in Italy you'll have no trouble finding little enotecas many of which double as wine bars and sell wines from all across Italy Be clear with the merchant about how much you want to spend even small grocery stores usually have good selections of wine There's technically no limit as to how many bottles of wine you can bring back in checked luggage but most cruise lines will make you check wine or spirits purchased ashore and retrieve it when your cruise ends all that wine will weigh a lot in your suitcase.) Italian culinary products are always a treat to bring back home Easily portable items to shop for include extra-virgin olive oil dried porcini mushrooms and small jars of olive Another delicious souvenir that has a surprisingly long shelf-life and make sure the seller knows you're flying home with the cheese and prepares it sottovuoto -- or vacuum-sealed Shopping for these items in a colorful Roman market is a treat in itself the most authentic food market is Mercato di Testaccio where market stalls offer gourmet groceries plus lots of fresh items and street food for an impromptu picnic Campo de' Fiori market is more centrally located but also a lot more touristy A few delicacies you can't bring back home with you If you try to sneak these items in your checked bags a sharp-nosed beagle is likely to sniff them out at Border Control Those packages of rainbow-colored ribbon pasta for sale everywhere but there's nothing authentic about them seeing the city's many significant churches and basilicas is an important part of their cruise excursion These are the best places to buy gifts and souvenirs of a religious nature including one on the roof terrace below the dome Even if you don't want to wait in line to enter the basilica on the left-hand side when facing the basilica This is also the site of the Vatican City post office where you can buy stamps and mail postcards postmarked from the Vatican cross/crucifix jewelry and other jewelry designs inspired by the museums' vast collections Most of the larger churches in Rome also have gift shops Note that none of the shops affiliated with the Holy See sell items blessed by the Pope Shops outside the purview of the church may claim to have blessed items Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino were Italian prosecuting magistrates who inflicted great harm on the Sicilian mafia and by way of revenge both were killed in separate explosions a few months apart in 1992 the explosion was so great that it registered on the national earthquake monitoring system Such was the public outrage at these assassinations a photograph of the two colleagues in conversation, taken by Tony Gentile ( in 1992) became an iconic image and was used on T-shirts, posters, and even postage stamps over the years The same image has been used to generate a memorial to these two brave men (and other victims of Mafia killings) which can now be seen on the seafront in Civitavecchia The form of the artwork is a series of vertical elongated metal pieces (in black) mounted on a stone plinth which when viewed close up the iconic image appears almost as if by magic If arriving in Civitavecchia by ferry and trying to drive to the area of the memorial do not use a satellite navigation system until you are well outside the port It will take you about a mile to the south to a gate which you will not be allowed through The guard will send you back to where you came from with loud shouts of "no navigation" This memorial marks a long-gone church in Old Goa A ghostly cabin attempts to reverse the erasure of enslaved people through poetry these brass installations commemorate the lives of enslaved Vermonters A memorial to the Vicentine who survived and documented Magellan's circumnavigation of the world book-burning which took place on this spot This modest site memorializes a World War II mission described without hyperbole as “the greatest raid of all.” The only 'battle' in the Toledo War between Michigan and Ohio set the stage for a persistent state rivalry A famed admiral left behind this 17th-century house key when he joined the British Navy The "man overboard" alarm was raised at 21pm yesterday evening from the Costa Toscana cruise ship The man who died yesterday evening seven miles off the coast of Civitavecchia was 18 years old and of German nationality The young man was on the ship Costa Toscana who had just left the port for Genoa when some witnesses saw him fall into the sea The crew had thrown him the life ring and put the boat RB1 in the water for a sudden recovery which due to the bad weather conditions in the area under the coordination of the Port Authority of Civitavecchia units of the Guardia di Finanza V902 and of the Fire Brigade VF R12 were also sent as well as another patrol boat of the Coast Guard At about 22 pm the man was found by the personnel of the patrol boats with his face in the water and recovered from the sea The body was transported ashore by Coast Guard naval unit CP 891 where medical personnel confirmed his death arranged for the body to be sent to Verano in Rome The first investigations conducted would suggest a suicide of the eighteen-year-old German from the point where the man would have presumably thrown himself into the sea including the mobile phone containing explicit messages in such sense Introducing the all-new Astronomy.com Forum! Become a part of our Community!  >> Visit Now The full enormity of sunspot group AR 3664 (at the bottom of the Sun’s disk in this image) is apparent in this shot taken with a Nikon Z9 mirrorless camera and 400mm lens at ISO 32 one exposed for the solar disk (1/32,000 of a second at f/32) and one for the landscape (1/4,000 of a second and f/9) AR 3664 is roughly 16 times the size of Earth and is responsible for this weekend’s geomagnetic storm updates and special offers via email from Astronomy.com Astronomy leads the astronomy hobby as the most popular magazine of its kind in the world Count me in Subscribers can access their digital magazine issues and registered users can participate in our Community forums and galleries Rewind a few months when I announced the trip to my two boys Me: Guess what guys -- we're going on a cruise Me: And what's more -- we're going to Rome Fast forward to late May, and we were all onboard gorgeous Allure of the Seas on a weeklong Mediterranean cruise Our "Learn How to be a Roman Gladiator" shore excursion was all booked yet the youngsters were staging a rebellion of their own You get to dress up as a gladiator in the Coliseum and fight each other Readers familiar with the port for Rome (Civitavecchia) know that the city is 80 minutes away I ensured the iPads and portable DVD player were charged and various coloring books and soft toys were packed The first warning that this trip might not be quite what we expected was when we met our group in the main dining room You'd think that this tour would be full of kids There was only one boy besides ours -- and the rest were an odd collection of grumpy adults who presumably had a strong interest in learning how to be a gladiator (I blame Russell Crowe.) Most seemed irritated to share their weapons with the younger set even though the tour was geared toward kids I noted glumly that this probably wouldn't end well we finally arrived at the Gladiator "school." I saw immediately that I had built it up to my boys just a tad too much The grounds consisted of a series of ramshackle wooden enclosures a tiny museum and an arena (not even a gift shop) It was surrounded by junkyards and broken-down cars He threw a tantrum worthy of a willful emperor; his mom had to remove him We learned a few moves from the cheery instructor took a "tour" round the mini-museum and … that was it We did receive a certificate proclaiming us "Roman citizens," which my son deigned to keep The next part of this excursion consisted of two hours of sightseeing followed by lunch There was a time (pre-kids) I would have figured out the shortest route for myself and my wife to get to the most authentic restaurant or bar in town … and stayed there all afternoon drinking local wine We achieved the first two by going to a park overlooking the Coliseum The park also seemed to be very popular with local alcoholics and homeless folks who kept walking past us and smiling (they seemed very polite) My wife announced we would deviate from the plan to go to a toy shop to get the kids some authentic Roman gifts I put "toy shop Rome" into Google maps and a location came up -- 15 minutes by foot You know this isn't going to end well and the crowds of tourists became thicker as we were funneled into a series of ever-smaller streets and squares there seemed to be more people -- great hordes of them -- ambling along We've just walked through the Spanish Steps Me: "I'm just following the map." Her: "But it said six minutes five minutes ago." How odd." I tapped in the address again and then just 'round the corner." A kind of mania sets in when you're determined to find a place (Remember National Lampoon's European Vacation?) It didn't matter that the kids were protesting It didn't matter that they didn't want "authentic Roman toys." It didn't matter that the temperature had risen to the mid-80s What DID matter was that the bus was scheduled to leave in 30 minutes begging the question: Why didn't we take a cab to the toy store in the first place hot and bothered -- I spotted a familiar sight: school chums strolling across the square an elderly lady held out hers and pressed a euro in my hand before disappearing into the crowd I gave the coin to my son who asked: "Why did that nice lady give you money but I think I'll leave it for the couples with time for leisurely strolls and long wine-fueled lunches -- at least until the kids are older I have never -- ever -- felt so relieved to get back onto our air-conditioned Port operator Roma Cruise Terminal (RCT) opened the first purpose-built permanent cruise terminal at Italy’s port of Civitavecchia on 18 May 2018 The most popular stories of the month delivered to your inbox Rampini has been awarded the supply of 2 eight-meter hydrogen buses for the Port of Civitavecchia (Italy) in the framework of the European Pilot Project Life 3H Rampini fuel cell bus project has been announced in late 2020 and was supposed to be unveiled at Busworld 2021 (cancelled) Rampini has been awarded the supply of 2 eight-meter hydrogen buses for the Port of Civitavecchia (Italy) in the framework of the European Pilot Project Life 3H. Rampini fuel cell bus project has been announced in late 2020 and was supposed to be unveiled at Busworld 2021 (cancelled) underlined that “Life 3h is an opportunity to make sustainable travel in the areas chosen as Hydrogen Valleys in order to reduce the impact of mobility on the environment and on everyone’s health This pilot project could only have taken shape in areas which have already amply demonstrated their sensitivity towards eco-sustainability the Port of Civitavecchia – a symbol of the transition to zero-emission maritime mobility – hosted the world’s first LNG ship and the first zero-emission ferry in port is a mountain town deeply involved in achieving energy and climate targets Life 3h for Rampini marks the actual birth of the hydrogen project which will see us as the only Italian manufacturer of zero emission city buses.” © Copyright 2012 - 2025 | Vado e Torno Edizioni | All rights reserved | P.I the Allies began arriving in Rome to free the capital from the Nazi grip the Capranica-Civitavecchia-Orte railroad continued its operations undaunted although it was limited to a reduced flow of passengers and freight The conflict involved the railroad in wartime actions by the Allies aimed at destroying bridges in order to hinder the retreat of German troops The bridge that spanned the Mignone River suffered a devastating aerial bombardment that compromised one of the masonry arches making it impossible for trains to pass through until 1947 From the 1950s the railways began to consider it as a marginal sector reducing the number of daily runs and maintenance activities a landslide crossed the Civitavecchia-Capranica section many were the proposals for a restoration that was never carried out.Today or retrace it along a very popular trekking route to be traveled on foot or on a mountain bike which runs along the route of the old railroad and has become something of a hiking classic for locals traveling with difficulty and exploring the world from the window admiring centuries-old olive trees and getting off from time to time The railway ran through one of the richest areas from an archaeological point of view in the entire region of Latium The most significant historical evidence belongs to the Etruscan civilization but there are also traces of life during the Roman and medieval eras the Scaglia: an Etruscan necropolis dating from the 6th-5th centuries B.C in which simple single-chamber burial tombs show structures fashioned to house beds and funerary objects Continuing for another fifteen kilometers we would arrive at Palano - Ripa Maiale The Palano area has revealed a rich collection of artifacts dating back to the Middle Paleolithic testifying to the presence of ancient populations between 200,000 and 35,000 years ago preserved mainly at the Allumiere Civic Museum include tools made by chipping siliceous limestone one can observe cave shelters and under rock shelters that were probably adapted and used by archaic populations founded by Pope Leo IV in 853 to offer refuge to the inhabitants who fled Centumcellae after the Saracen invasion it dominated the Mignone valley to the sea It was probably an inhabited center even in Roman times it had about 800 inhabitants and relied on agriculture animal husbandry and to a small extent fishing the construction of the Civitavecchia - Capranica - Orte railway in 1928 destroyed one of its churches and left signs of its fortified towers and walls Pre-Unitarian Italy had a railway history characterized by significant delays compared to industrialized nations such as France and England The Unstoppable Industrial Revolution exerted pressure for accelerated modernization of states promoting the adoption of liberal structures and technological progress remained largely confined to the former Lombardy-Venetia Kingdom when the Unification of Italy was achieved A close look at the political and economic landscape of the time reveals the contrast between Risorgimento ideals and conservative forces represented in particular by the Papal States the railroad not only symbolized technological progress but also embodied the ideals of national unity and independence proposals for the establishment of a railroad network in the ecclesiastical state had been submitted to Pope Gregory XVI with the aim of connecting important cities such as Rome and Civitavecchia these proposals met with hostility from conservative clergy who saw modernization as a threat to their traditions and power Things changed significantly with the ascension to the papacy of Pius IX in 1849 His willingness to explore new frontiers and embrace change was manifested when he accepted King Ferdinand II of Bourbon’s invitation to personally experience the train on the Naples-Portici line This symbolic gesture not only marked a turning point in relations between the Church and technological progress but also laid the groundwork for a significant change in attitudes toward the railroad as an engine of modernization Pius IX’s trip aboard the train and his visit to the locomotive factory at Pietrarsa represented a bold step toward the adoption of railway technology and the event marked the beginning of a process of slow but necessary open-mindedness and adaptation to the demands of modernity paving the way for new opportunities for connection economic development and social transformation that the idea was born to build a transversal line that would connect the ports of Civitavecchia and Ancona was not presented until 1907 by Valentino Peggion and Nicola Petrucci with the help of engineer Carlo Carega and the line would have grafted onto the pre-existing Capranica- Ronciglione line Construction work on the Civitavecchia - Capranica - Orte began in 1922 and from the very beginning there were endless problems about the accidentality and quality of the terrain to be crossed which led to its closure after World War II It was noticed from its inauguration in 1929 that this would not be a railway line destined for greatness and it was precisely because of the terrain so uneven and clayey that it was preferred to handle only local passenger and freight traffic it was decided to discontinue First Class travel the flow of passengers was mainly delineated as a fabric of rural commuting arising from the railroad’s inescapable need to cross and join isolated regions where the lack of roads was an undeniable fact It took a full 10 years after the operational start of the railway line for work to finally get underway to give shape to the much-needed electrification project which had already been envisioned in the 1917 alternative plan the implementation of these works resulted only in the creation of a high-voltage power line connecting Civitavecchia to Orte runs parallel and often a short distance from the railroad along with local facilities designed to accommodate the electrical substations at Monteromano and Capranica The aspiration for modern rail electrification resulted in a limited reality that only highlighted the challenges and complexities involved in implementing an advanced and sustainable transportation system Following its intricate historical patterns will now make it easier to continue the journey and get back on that train We could imagine getting off at Allumiere station where It is the oldest sanctuary in the Tolfa Mountains Augustine stayed here for a long time during the period when he composed his second Rule and began writing “De Trinitate.” A little further on our route will open up La Farnesiana a hamlet developed around a water mill built in the 16th century in the Campaccio valley it was inhabited by religious men who also ran the mill the hamlet and mill were abandoned and later became a farm to produce grain and raise livestock for miners working in the nearby quarries The church of Santa Maria della Farnesiana was built in 1836 and then dedicated to the Immaculate Conception in 1877 The village has retained its original appearance but the church is now in ruins and in danger of collapse One will have to continue for another long kilometers precisely 23 from the first station of departure Located on a tuffaceous stronghold overlooking the Mignone River this site has evidence dating back to the Neolithic and continuing into the Bronze Age The settlement was abandoned around 1300 because of the plague Luni was the subject of systematic excavations by the Swedish Institute in the 1960s and includes finds such as a hut carved into the tuff and ancient graffiti on a cave It also offers an extraordinary panoramic view of the Mignone River valley which began as an Etruscan town and became a Roman municipality that played a very important role between Longobard Tuscia and Rome It continued to have relevance in the Middle Ages which crossed the Via Clodia over the Biedano ditch dating back 2,500 years and built of dry-walled peperino blocks and it is precisely because of this millennia-old solidity that it would seem to have been built by the devil himself we would soon find ourselves in Barbarano Romano which has a medieval settlement enclosed between the Biedano ditch and one of its tributaries and retains its original urban appearance while an ancient fortification protects its undefended side among different histories and places connected thanks to this stretch of railroad ends the explorer may think of actually carrying it out Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker The investigation activity was carried out by the Financial Police of the provincial command of Rome and by the staff of the Customs and Monopolies Agency was intercepted at the port of Civitavecchia by the financiers of the provincial command of Rome and by the staff of the Customs and Monopolies Agency who arrested a Bulgarian man on suspicion of a trafficking crime international drug trafficking transported on an articulated lorry coming from Barcelona bound for Bulgaria was hidden among rolls of paper for industrial use and household items one of the drug-detection dogs supplied to the Civitavecchia Group successfully directing the action of the Fiamme Gialle and the officials of the local Customs Office Once the drug reached the drug dealing centers it would have brought in revenues of almost 4 and a half million euros Wanted in RomeMagazine A new express train connecting the coastal town of Civitavecchia north of Rome with the capital was announced on 12 February as part of a major investment in railways by the Lazio Region The non-stop service is designed specifically for tourists who arrive on cruise ships docked at Civitavecchia and who often have a short amount of time to visit Rome However the news will also be welcomed by local commuters who have long complained that the Civitavecchia's Rome-bound trains depart already full of tourists The direct service will connect the port town with Rome's S and will be in operation from 1 April until 14 December two in the morning in the direction of Rome and two in the afternoon heading to Civitavecchia The service will take about 35/40 minutes between Civitavecchia and S Pietro (compared to the current 50/55 minutes) and 55 minutes from Civitavecchia (compared to the current 60/70 minutes) Wanted in Rome ™ is member of the Wanted World Wide Ltd network.Click here to find out more about our Network or Follow us on social networks © 2025 / 2026 Wanted World Wide LTD Network Pope Francis presided over the Holy Thursday liturgy In Coena Domini or "Mass of the Lord's Supper," which commemorates the institution of the Holy Eucharist with inmates housed at the new penitentiary complex of Civitavecchia He arrived just before 4 pm and was welcomed by the prison authorities who took him to the institution's Chapel where he celebrated the Mass The celebration took place with some of the inmates said in statement that Pope Francis gave a homily where he spoke about the sign of the washing of the feet as something seen as "a strange thing" in this world when we read in the Gospels about "Jesus washing the feet of the traitor without expecting a return: how beautiful it would be if it were possible to do this every day and to all people."  The Pope went on to say that serving is Jesus saying "friend" to the one who betrayed him forgiving everything: "God forgives everything and God always forgives It is we who tire of asking for forgiveness." "will have something that has been in our hearts for a long time And he recalled "there is the Lord who judges but it is (what may seem) a strange judgement: the Lord judges and forgives." The Pope concluded by exhorting people to follow this example with "the desire to serve and forgive each other" Pope Francis carried out the traditional gesture of Jesus at the Last Supper when He washed the feet of His Disciples as a sign of His love reflecting the importance of service and humility including people of various ages and nationalities the prison director thanked the Holy Father and offered him a print of the ancient port of Civitavecchia as well as a selection of products from the vegetable garden managed by the inmates and some works made by staff and inmates.  The Press Office statement concluded noting that the Pope went to a room where he briefly greeted about fifty people representing the inmates He returned to the Casa Santa Marta shortly afterwards Thank you for reading our article. You can keep up-to-date by subscribing to our daily newsletter. Just click here Located approximately one-hour north-west of Rome the port of Civitavecchia sees almost two million passengers pass through it annually This popular port has eight cruise terminals and is the third busiest port in the Mediterranean chances are you will find yourself sailing in or out of Civitavecchia eventually Sofitel Roma Villa Borghese | Photo: Dana Freeman Most cruise passengers opt not to stay in Civitavecchia. Instead, they plan to spend a few days in the beautiful city of Rome. I’d highly recommend treating yourself to a few nights at the ultra-luxurious Sofitel Roma Villa Borghese.  this five-star property is the perfect respite from the hustle and bustle of the busy streets of the Eternal City Although the property is perfectly positioned for sightseeing it is just minutes from the Spanish Steps and walking distance to both the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain Each of their chic rooms has been recently redesigned and renovated They are elegant and modern yet maintain old-world touches such as the Baroque-inspired ceiling that creates the illusion of a blue sky above and you will feel as though you are the first guest to have ever slept there Sofitel Roma Villa Borghese | Photo: Sofitel Roma Villa Borghese If the room in this boutique hotel aren’t enough to win you over illy coffee makers Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service Luxury Bathroom Double Shower Head | Photo: Dana Freeman For a memorable night out and an exceptional meal, reserve a table on the terrace at Settimo you will enjoy contemporary Roman cuisine paired with stunning sunset views of the Vatican and the entire city Executive Chef Giuseppe D’Alessio uses local ingredients from the region to create sophisticated dishes full of flavor.  Dana Freeman is a freelance journalist and digital influencer living in Vermont. She is the editor behind Dana Freeman Travels Through her original photography and writing she provides authentic destination information Dana Freeman is a freelance journalist and digital influencer living in Vermont She is the editor behind Dana Freeman Travels Porthole Cruise and Travel is your one-stop shop for all things cruise-related our mission is to inspire and inform by bringing you the best in cruising and travel ©2025 Porthole Cruise and Travel – All Rights Reserved Tankoa Yachts has officially confirmed the concession of the Ex Privilege area within the port of Civitavecchia “Our vision for Civitavecchia is to manufacture hulls and internalise part of the welding activities Tasks that have been outsourced until now can be brought in house allowing us to have direct control over the quality of the work we will begin operations almost immediately on one third of the available space in the former Privilege area.” This project part of Tankoa’s plan to establish a new and modern centre for naval shipbuilding is integral to the shipyard’s growth strategy Tankoa has experienced consistent growth in recent years necessitating the expansion of its facilities the yard identified Civitavecchia as one of the potential ideal locations for the production activities of metalworking while the final assembly will remain the responsibility of the Genoa shipyard. Through this operation Tankoa will produce four 40m-plus yachts a year Further activities are planned for the Civitavecchia site including refit operations if a waterfront area for hauling and launching yachts becomes available. This operation involves an initial investment of three million euros focusing on steel and aluminium metalworking activities It aims to plan and execute the growth of the local business cluster between Livorno and Genoa which hosts more than 30 per cent of the global production of megayachts. Among the planned infrastructural interventions the construction of a slipway and a haulage and launching basin are intended for the installation of a travel lift with a capacity of 500-600 tonnes for yachts up to 60 metres in length Tankoa will utilise the existing 92-metre floating dry dock. Personnel growth is anticipated for various company functions and skilled labour in collaboration with Tankoa’s partners reaching a total of 250-350 employees at full capacity over the next five years reviews the performance of the Italian yachting sector over the past year Italian Chamber Assembly votes for four pro-industry measures The distinctive 50m motoryacht Grey joins a growing fleet stemming from the Genoa shipyard The National Archaeological Museum of Civitavecchia reopens with totally new layouts And this revision work to which both the rooms and the storerooms have been subjected has reserved a surprise for the archaeologists and staff engaged in the updating of the exhibition coordinated by director Lara Anniboletti and archaeologist Alessandro Mandolesi the reconnaissance in the storerooms made it possible to rediscover inside a box confused among numerous stone materials belonging to one of the most beautiful and valuable statues in the museum.To learn about the history of this sculpture a splendid Apollo from the 1st-2nd centuries AD one must go to the ground floor of the museum where an important selection of Roman sculptures from the area of the Trajan port of Centumcelle and the luxurious seaside villas that were located along the coast north of Rome are preserved These were pleasure residences that featured a scenic layout of rooms and overlooked the sea They belonged to personalities from the political and cultural world of theUrbs: among them is the villa attributed to the jurist Ulpianus one of the founders of Roman legal doctrine the remains of which were identified in the nineteenth century in Santa Marinella at the promontory of the Odescalchi Castle overlooking the town’s small port in addition to being a fine writer and lover of literature was evidently also a devotee of the great Greek art of the Classical and Hellenistic ages if from his villa come several Greek marble replicas of famous ancient sculptures which were to embellish the spaces he cherished and which are now exhibited in various European museums Such as Dionysus and Pan of Praxitelian type found in the late 1950s and now on display at the Civitavecchia Museum The head that complements the spectacular body distinguished by the plasticity of the chiaroscuro of the folds of the tunic found in the late nineteenth century and transferred to the Louvre in Paris Rare small-scale copies of the Athena from the Parthenon remain and the one from Civitavecchia stands out for its quality of execution and state of preservation to whom the Apollo of Civitavecchia had also been wrongly compared) also in the context of Ulpian’s great maritime villa the right hand and the torch being held next to it not reintegrated in the subsequent restoration In the slender and harmonious torsion of the torso to the left the Apollo-Helios of Civitavecchia carries the quiver closed with the shoulder strap and It is presumable that in the bronze original so that it rested on the ground with one end and created balance to the right side of the body which was excessively unbalanced by the foot raised at the tip and the right arm raised above the head Larco was also meant to be functional in hiding the iron rods recalled by the sources to secure the colossal work to the ground The identification of theApollo of Civitavecchia with the Colossus is further strengthened by the near identity of the young face (the upward motion of the head the eyelids barely lowered in an effort to look up and the details of the hair with frontal anastolé) with a terracotta head preserved in the Rhodes Museum that presenting the holes for the attachment of the crown of rays is unquestionably a replica of the god Helios together with the overallimposition of the Civitavecchia Apollo with the torch raised probably deliver us the most complete and credible image of the famous Colossus of Rhodes The rediscovery of marble fragments in the warehouses of the Civitavecchia Museum which were never reintegrated because the statue is missing part of the left leg and the arm that supported the torch now displayed in the Museum alongside the work make it possible to model theApollo-Helios three-dimensionally (the graphic reconstruction is by Massimo Legni of Architutto Designers) and to fully understand the majesty of the gesture and limponence of the sculptural set-up in full adherence to the graphic reconstruction already hypothesized by the scholar In Italy local port authorities in Leghorn and Civitavecchia are launching international tenders this week to finding investors and/or operators interested at building up and managing new container terminals respectively called Piattaforma Europa and Darsena Energetica Grandi Masse. Piattaforma Europa at Leghorn is a project that encompasses a new terminal container with 1,100 m quayside 2 million square metres of yards and will be directly linked to the national network through a rail shuffle with 750 m long tracks with further dredging work planned in order to accommodate the latest generation of ultra large containerships The overall public and private investment will be around €800m ($900m) since the estimated cost of civil works for the construction of the terminal is €606m ($662m) while the forecasted cost of terminal equipment is some €200m ($218m) The new terminal will have a capacity of 1.6m teu yearly In Civitavecchia the new expansion project called Darsena Energetica Grandi Masse will cost €510m ($557m) Compagnia Porto Civitavecchia is the investment company controlled by Gavio group with Enel and Sodeco also involved as minority shareholder in charge of the building and operating of this multipurpose terminal including dry bulk and container handling activity Civitavecchia port authority is now launching a tender to find potential investors interested at developing the project The project will include a terminal container with 900m of quayside 500 square metres yard and a potential troughput of 1 mln teu per year They should be bright yellow so they are visible in the ocea.. Don't have an account? 2018GettySave this storySaveSave this storySaveThat means breaking free from the herd is easier said than done We asked those who know for tips on bypassing lines at attractions and avoiding dreary food at touristy restaurants “You’ll get a taste of the local food scene Getting off the ship is a feat in itself in Venice “This seaside town is about an hour and 20 minutes from Rome if traffic is light—which last occurred in 1957,” says cruise insider Richard Bruce Turen visit the nearby Etruscan sites of Tarquinia and Cerveteri with an archaeological expert “There’s a bus that runs to La Scaglia Shopping Center about five miles from the port,” Turen says if you need last-minute souvenirs like espresso pots from the Bialetti boutique you can check it at the dock before you go.) For more help, visit cntraveler.com/travel-specialists. up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse We understand that time is the greatest luxury which is why Condé Nast Traveler mines its network of experts and influencers so that you never waste a meal or a hotel stay wherever you are in the world national secretary for Lazio of the autonomous Sappe prison police union and narcotic substances have been seized in recent days by prison police personnel in the prison sections of the Civitavecchia prison gave the news: “An extraordinary search was carried out on Monday afternoon in the High Security sections and five smartphones and a handset were found still in one of the High Security Sections another very small telephone and about twenty grams of hashish were found The Sappe national secretariat of Lazio applauds the Police personnel but once again denounces the very serious discoveries of mobile phones that take place every day in all the prisons of the region" Somma denounces that "in Civitavecchia there has been a lack of agents for quite a few years now: the penitentiary police department is understaffed by about 90 units and in the Civitavecchia prison the high-security prisoners are instead open and free to move around and do what they want as a result of questionable and dangerous ministerial and departmental management choices such as the introduction and maintenance of dynamic supervision of prisoners" general secretary of the autonomous Sappe penitentiary police union points out that “it is always and only thanks to the high professionalism of the blue Basques of Civitavecchia that once again it has been possible to guarantee the internal security of the institution By now even the discovery of quantities of narcotic substances is making statistics and without immediate intervention by the administration it will be increasingly difficult to guarantee legality and safety within Italian penitentiaries The significant organic shortage of the Civitavecchia penitentiary which the Department of Penitentiary Administration cannot continue to underestimate but which should be faced with the urgent and extraordinary dispatch of Agents is filled by the great professionalism of the men and women of the penitentiary police Sappe expresses its appreciation to the penitentiary police personnel in service at the Civitavecchia prison and hopes that the units directly involved in the discovery will be recognized a just and deserved reward " “Despite the provision of crime set forth in art 391 ter of the Penal Code for the illegal entry and possession of mobile phones in prisons with severe penalties ranging from 1 to 4 years the phenomenon still does not seem to be lessening” finally denounced the national leader of Sappe such as shielding the prison sections and the spaces in which prisoners are present from using mobile phones and smartphones as well as all those interventions that enable the Penitentiary Police to counter the rapid technological innovation and the continuous miniaturization of the devices which are less and less detectable with normal control instruments” the leader of the first police union hopes for an intervention by the top management of the prison administration You don't have permission to access the page you requested What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed Huge liner remains on lockdown though preliminary tests on two passengers suggest they are not carrying virus More than 6,000 people were still on board a cruise ship in the Italian port city of Civitavecchia late on Thursday after the liner was placed on lockdown over fears two Chinese passengers could be carrying the coronavirus Preliminary tests on the pair suggested they were not carrying the virus although definitive results could take up to 48 hours has asked that passengers on the Costa Smeralda be disembarked only when the results are definitive Earlier in the day there were chaotic scenes as Tedesco confronted the harbour master after Leone told journalists he had been given the go-ahead to disembark 1,140 passengers who were at the end of their trip ShowThe World Health Organization is recommending that people take simple precautions to reduce exposure to and transmission of the coronavirus for which there is no specific cure or vaccine The UN agency advises people to: Many countries are now enforcing or recommending curfews or lockdowns Check with your local authorities for up-to-date information about the situation in your area.  NHS advice is that anyone with symptoms should stay at home for at least 7 days If you live with other people, they should stay at home for at least 14 days to avoid spreading the infection outside the home Thank you for your feedback.Tedesco pulled up in a Fiat 500 and yelled out of the window: “Are you mad Tedesco’s spokesperson said on Thursday night: “We don’t have the authority to stop the disembarkation but we ask that they wait for the response from the hospital It’s a matter of precaution for everyone.” The cruise ship passengers were reportedly given back their room keys so it is unlikely they will disembark overnight Doctors at Rome’s Lazzaro Spallanzani national institute for infectious diseases were examining samples taken from a woman from Macau who fell ill with a fever as well as her husband Samples were sent for testing after three doctors and a nurse boarded the Costa Smeralda to tend the woman The vessel at the port of Civitavecchia Photograph: Guglielmo Mangiapane/ReutersThe 54-year-old woman was put into isolation overnight in a hospital ward on the ship medical staff onboard immediately activated the necessary health procedures for cases of this kind,” Costa Crociere the Italian company that operates the ship “Our priority is to guarantee the health and safety of our guests and team.” The couple flew into Milan from Hong Kong on Saturday before getting on the cruise as part of a week-long cruise of the Mediterranean An unnamed passenger was quoted as telling the Ansa news agency: “The couple’s cabin has been isolated and they are in with the doctors No one is getting on or off the ship apart from the doctors This holiday risks ending in a nightmare.” A Chinese man was also taken to the Spallanzani on Wednesday night after coming down with a fever in a hotel in central Rome The Italian government is preparing to fly around 60 Italians home from Wuhan the Chinese city where the virus broke out The group will then be quarantined in a military facility for two weeks Agence France-Presse contributed to this report (ANS - Civitavecchia) - For the sixth time in his pontificate and for the first time since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic Pope Francis celebrated Holy Thursday Mass in Coena Domini in a prison after presiding over the Chrism Mass in St he did so at the Borgata Aurelia Penitentiary in Civitavecchia the Pontiff recalled that "God forgives everything and always" and that we are all called to mutual service and "without interest" The prison that welcomed the Holy Father yesterday is located on the outskirts of Civitavecchia in the Lazio Region; counting inmates and staff Only a representation of them was able to come into the chapel to greet the Pope along with a representation of the agents and staff of the prison leaning against the wall to film and greet the arrival of the Pontiff The celebration was intimate with inmates animating the songs and acting as altar servers and readers was all about the concepts of forgiveness and service The Bishop of Rome commented on the readings of the day speaking of the sign of the Washing of the Feet a "strange thing," because "at that time the feet were washed by slaves." the Lord washes the feet of all 12 Apostles even Judas "the one who sells him," continued Francis without interest: how beautiful it would be if this were possible to do it every day and to all people." "Without interest," he repeated "God forgives everything and God always forgives!" the Pontiff added "It is we who get tired of asking for forgiveness," forgetting that the Lord "is a somewhat strange Judge: the Lord judges and forgives." Finally he concluded by urging us to go forward with "the desire to serve and forgive each other." The homily ended with a long pause for silence At the end of which Pope Francis repeated the gesture of Jesus during the Last Supper when the Lord washed the feet of his disciples as a sign of love pushed to the point of service and humiliation; thus did the Pope towards 12 inmates different nationalities and from different sections of the penitentiary ANS - “Agenzia iNfo Salesiana” is a on-line almost daily publication the communication agency of the Salesian Congregation enrolled in the Press Register of the Tibunal of Rome as n 153/2007 This site also uses third-party cookies to improve user experience and for statistical purposes By scrolling through this page or by clicking on any of its elements