Rome Shore Excursion: Sightseeing in Rome from Civitavecchia Port
July 23, 2007
The port of Civitavecchia is located at one and half hour by minibus from Rome and is becoming more and more important every year bringing more customers early in the morning to explore the treasures of Rome. Few people know that the fast highway that connects Rome from its port can take you directly to see the Colosseum and the ancient roman ruins.
The early history of Rome, is composed by legend and mythology, and sometimes remembers facts belonging to the jewish people, like for example the episode of Romulus and Remus suckled by the shewolf.
A good personal shore tour of Rome must start from the city center of Rome, Piazza Venezia. The monument to Victor Emmanuel has been erected there to celebrate the unification of Italy; here is the tomb of the unknown soldier. Having the square behind, the contrast with Via dei Fori Imperiali is spectacular, because you have in front the heart of the ancient civilization. [Read more]
