Civitavecchia, Lazio, ItalyCIVITAVECCHIA, ITALY
Met Sam-Nellie at breakfast and made plans to tour the city together.
Shuttle bus to Port Gate passing 16th century Forte Michelangelo, the city's most imposing building.
Followed the Historical Walking Tour map:
--Colle Dell'Olivo street to Santa Maria Dell Orazione Church - Beautiful elegant elliptical shape dome with frescoes by Sicilian painter Giuseppe Errante. Wooden statue of resurrected Christ that is carried in Easter processions. The church is best known for a balustrade from the stern of a boat, which we couldn't find. The local lady inside didn't speak English; luckily Nellie-Sam speak Italian so she pointed it out to us--over the main entrance.
--Piazza Saffi still conveys the feeling of being in a medieval town with the
Archetto Passage that runs under the old 9th century walls.
--Walked through the arched passage into Piazza Leandra, the oldest square in the city with a medieval fountain in the middle and the small Church of the Star. Very picturesque place with the old buildings, weathered green shutters, laundry hanging out, and a pretty doorway.
--Piazza Regina Margherita for the San Lorenzo Market where locals come every morning to buy fresh products like fruit and vegetables, as well as the famous and blooming fish market.
--Pincio, supposedly the best gelato; wouldn't you know it was closed today. Talked with two local ladies about where to get good pizza; they recommended Mastro Titta.
--Corso Centocelle, the main pedestrian walkway, to Viale Garibaldi street along the Thyrennian Sea. Passed the Garibaldi statue and an unusual looking tree with silver leaves.
Tired of walking and don't know how much further to Mastro Titta. Stopped instead at a nice outdoor restaurant next to water--da Vitale--pizza was good; gelato not that great.
Shuttle bus to Port Gate passing 16th century Forte Michelangelo, the city's most imposing building.
Followed the Historical Walking Tour map:
--Colle Dell'Olivo street to Santa Maria Dell Orazione Church - Beautiful elegant elliptical shape dome with frescoes by Sicilian painter Giuseppe Errante. Wooden statue of resurrected Christ that is carried in Easter processions. The church is best known for a balustrade from the stern of a boat, which we couldn't find. The local lady inside didn't speak English; luckily Nellie-Sam speak Italian so she pointed it out to us--over the main entrance.
--Piazza Saffi still conveys the feeling of being in a medieval town with the
Archetto Passage that runs under the old 9th century walls.
--Walked through the arched passage into Piazza Leandra, the oldest square in the city with a medieval fountain in the middle and the small Church of the Star. Very picturesque place with the old buildings, weathered green shutters, laundry hanging out, and a pretty doorway.
--Piazza Regina Margherita for the San Lorenzo Market where locals come every morning to buy fresh products like fruit and vegetables, as well as the famous and blooming fish market.
--Pincio, supposedly the best gelato; wouldn't you know it was closed today. Talked with two local ladies about where to get good pizza; they recommended Mastro Titta.
--Corso Centocelle, the main pedestrian walkway, to Viale Garibaldi street along the Thyrennian Sea. Passed the Garibaldi statue and an unusual looking tree with silver leaves.
Tired of walking and don't know how much further to Mastro Titta. Stopped instead at a nice outdoor restaurant next to water--da Vitale--pizza was good; gelato not that great.
Walked along water toward ship:
--Church of the Virgin with the statue of Children of the Patriots.
--Civitavecchia Cathedral, the main church of Civitavecchia devoted to Saint Francis of Assisi.
--Old City Gate surrounded by new buildings with great views of harbor.
--The Fortress ruins built around 1000 and along the wall back to the shuttle bus to the ship.
--Church of the Virgin with the statue of Children of the Patriots.
--Civitavecchia Cathedral, the main church of Civitavecchia devoted to Saint Francis of Assisi.
--Old City Gate surrounded by new buildings with great views of harbor.
--The Fortress ruins built around 1000 and along the wall back to the shuttle bus to the ship.
Most of the people on board headed to Rome for the day. Since we're staying there for a week at the end of our trip, decided to enjoy a more leisurely day exploring the city, which we really enjoyed.
2025-05-22