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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.
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 (13) · Nature (9) · Mountains (5) · Wildlife (4) · Temples (2) · Hiking (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 necropolisAncient necropolis in Tarquinia, Italy17 km
- GraviscaPort of the Etruscan city of Tarquinii, situated 8 km west of the city center15 km
- Tomb of OrcusHistory16 km
- Tarquinia CathedralChurch building in Tarquinia, Italy18 km
- Tarquinia National MuseumArchaeological museum in Tarquinia, Italy17 km
- CathedralChurch building in Civitavecchia, Italy1.1 km
- San GiovenaleArchaeological site in Blera, Italy21 km
- Terme TaurineBathhouse in Civitavecchia, Italy3.1 km
- Ara della ReginaA sanctuary of Etruscan Tarquinii18 km
- CencelleArchaeological site in Tarquinia, Italy12 km
- Forte MichelangeloFort in Civitavecchia, Italy1.4 km
- La TolfacciaSummit11 km
- Luni sul MignoneAn 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 period18 km
- Monte delle GrazieMountain in Italy11 km
- Palazzo VitelleschiBuilding in Tarquinia, Italy17 km
- Parco regionale MarturanumProtected area in Italy (EUAP0189)26 km
- Poggio ElcetoMountain in Italy10 km
- Riserva naturale statale Saline di TarquiniaProtected area in Italy13 km
- AquafelixWith kids2.8 km
- Monte RovelloArchaeological site in Allumiere, Italy11 km
- Necropoli di CaioloArchaeological site29 km
- Poggio di CocciaSummit25 km
- Riserva parziale naturale MonteranoProtected area in Italy (EUAP0274)22 km
- SIC S. Giovenale e Civitella CesiProtected area in Italy21 km
And the other 5, by what you come to do:
- History: Antica Rocca di Civitavecchia, Via Clodia
- Diving: Centro Immersioni Civitavecchia
- Hiking: Trekking Tuscia Stage 6, 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.
- JanPossible9:15
- FebPossible10:21
- MarBest time11:40
- AprBest time13:09
- MayBest time14:23
- JunBest time15:03
- JulPossible14:47
- AugPossible13:42
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:50
- NovPossible9:34
- DecPossible8:57
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Cerveteri12 places25 km
- Tuscani10 places32 km
- Trevignano Romano37 places39 km
- canino25 places42 km
- Fiumicino21 places45 km
- Viterbo39 places46 km
And all of Italy, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Civitavecchia?
The best known: Monterozzi necropolis, Gravisca, Tomb of Orcus, Tarquinia Cathedral, 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 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.
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