# Things to see in Civitavecchia (Italy): 29 places and when to go

> Civitavecchia is a town in Italy with around 61,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 29 places in and around it, mainly History (13), Nature (9), Mountains (5). The best known are Monterozzi necropolis, Gravisca and Tomb of Orcus. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/civitavecchia/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Italy · 42.1004, 11.8
- **Population:** About 61,000
- **Places:** 29 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/historia/) (13) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/naturaleza/) (9) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/montana/) (5) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/fauna/) (4) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/espiritual/) (2) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/senderismo/) (2)
- **Best time:** March to June and September to October.
- **Also possible:** November to February and July to August.
- **Nearest airport:** FCO Rome, 50 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Monte delle Grazie, at 616 m.

## What to see in Civitavecchia

The places in and around Civitavecchia, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Monterozzi necropolis](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/necropoli-dei-monterozzi/): Ancient necropolis in Tarquinia, Italy · 17 km
- [Gravisca](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/gravisca/): Port of the Etruscan city of Tarquinii, situated 8 km west of the city center · 15 km
- [Tomb of Orcus](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/tomba-dell-orco/): History · 16 km
- [Tarquinia Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/concattedrale-di-santa-margherita/): Church building in Tarquinia, Italy · 18 km
- [Tarquinia National Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/tarquinia-national-museum/): Archaeological museum in Tarquinia, Italy · 17 km
- [Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/catedral-de-san-francisco-de-asis/): Church building in Civitavecchia, Italy · 1.1 km
- [San Giovenale](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/san-giovenale/): Archaeological site in Blera, Italy · 21 km
- [Terme Taurine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/terme-di-traiano/): Bathhouse in Civitavecchia, Italy · 3.1 km
- [Ara della Regina](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/ara-della-regina/): A sanctuary of Etruscan Tarquinii · 18 km
- [Cencelle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/cencelle/): Archaeological site in Tarquinia, Italy · 12 km
- [Forte Michelangelo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/forte-michelangelo/): Fort in Civitavecchia, Italy · 1.4 km
- [La Tolfaccia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/la-tolfaccia/): Summit · 11 km
- [Luni sul Mignone](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/luni-sul-mignone/): An archaeological site on the Mignone river in Italy with evidence for human settlement in the prehistoric period, the Iron Age (Etruscan culture), and the Medieval period · 18 km
- [Monte delle Grazie](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/monte-delle-grazie/): Mountain in Italy · 11 km
- [Palazzo Vitelleschi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/palazzo-vitelleschi/): Building in Tarquinia, Italy · 17 km
- [Parco regionale Marturanum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/parco-regionale-marturanum/): Protected area in Italy (EUAP0189) · 26 km
- [Poggio Elceto](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/poggio-elceto/): Mountain in Italy · 10 km
- [Riserva naturale statale Saline di Tarquinia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/riserva-naturale-saline-di-tarquinia/): Protected area in Italy · 13 km
- [Aquafelix](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/aquafelix/): With kids · 2.8 km
- [Monte Rovello](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/monte-rovello/): Archaeological site in Allumiere, Italy · 11 km
- [Necropoli di Caiolo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/necropoli-di-caiolo/): Archaeological site · 29 km
- [Poggio di Coccia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/poggio-di-coccia/): Summit · 25 km
- [Riserva parziale naturale Monterano](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/riserva-naturale-regionale-monterano/): Protected area in Italy (EUAP0274) · 22 km
- [SIC S. Giovenale e Civitella Cesi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/sic-s-giovenale-e-civitella-cesi/): Protected area in Italy · 21 km

And the other 5, by what you come to do:

- **History**: [Antica Rocca di Civitavecchia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/antica-rocca-di-civitavecchia/), [Via Clodia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/via-clodia/)
- **Diving**: [Centro Immersioni Civitavecchia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/centro-immersioni-civitavecchia/)
- **Hiking**: [Trekking Tuscia Stage 6](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/trekking-tuscia-stage-6/), [Trekking Tuscia Stage 7](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/trekking-tuscia-stage-7/)

## When to go to Civitavecchia

The best time to visit Civitavecchia is **March to June and September to October**; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 15 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 21 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 40 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 09 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 23 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 03 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 47 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 42 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 16 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 50 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 34 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 57 |

In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57. In June, 29 of the 29 places are at their best.

When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Civitavecchia

The nearest main airport is Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO, Rome), 50 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=42.1004%2C11.8)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.1004%2C11.8)

## Other towns nearby

- [Cerveteri](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/cerveteri/): 12 places · 25 km
- [Tuscani](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/tuscani/): 10 places · 32 km
- [Trevignano Romano](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/trevignano-romano/): 37 places · 39 km
- [canino](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/canino/): 25 places · 42 km
- [Fiumicino](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/fiumicino/): 21 places · 45 km
- [Viterbo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/viterbo/): 39 places · 46 km

And all of Italy, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Civitavecchia?

The best known: [Monterozzi necropolis](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/necropoli-dei-monterozzi/), [Gravisca](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/gravisca/), [Tomb of Orcus](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/tomba-dell-orco/), [Tarquinia Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/concattedrale-di-santa-margherita/), [Tarquinia National Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/tarquinia-national-museum/). In all, 29 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Civitavecchia?

March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57.

### How do you get to Civitavecchia?

The nearest main airport is Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO), 50 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.1004%2C11.8) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Civitavecchia as the destination and these 29 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).