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Civitavecchia is much more than the mere port of Rome with its cruises : It is  also a place to be discovered for its history  and for those who prefer a relaxing day, beaches and spa are only steps away from the centre. The city is only an hour away from Rome and its hotels.

The Ancient Taurine Baths and its Villa : The baths were built 1 century AC and later redesigned by Trajan and also extended by Adrian. They were one of the biggest baths   during the Etruscan period and showed how important the roman society was at the time. They covered at least 2 hectares and there were different rooms of which a waiting room, but also hot and cold water baths, and even a sauna (laconicum). Ruins can be visited. The Villa, on the other hand, was a major trade centre during the Roman Empire and represented the importance of social and economic life of the region.

 

In the centre of Civitavecchia is the Michelangelo Fort, designed by Michelangelo in the 500s  under Pope Giulio II, which was to defend the then only Mediterranean port near Rome from foreign attacks.
If you are looking for some chillout we recommend the Baths of Ficoncella (Fonti di Ficoncella), north from Civitavecchia), which, unlikely to most baths, are odourless and are health wise.

For diving lovers, all you need is go south from the centre and you will be able to enjoy the Mediterranean underwaters or simply take a walk or some sun on the lovely beaches.

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