The major ferry and cruise terminal of Civitavecchia, called "Port of Rome," acts as a launch point for maritime connection from central Italy to Sicily, Malta, Sardinia, Barcelona, and Tunis.

This pleasant port town provides a nice, calmer contrast to bustling Rome, so travelers are advised to not simply pass through, but linger and discover more of Civitavecchia. Explore Forte Michelangelo, shop at Corso Centocelle, see the neoclassical Trajan Theatre, and delve into the therapeutic Taurine Baths of Civitavecchia.