Civitavecchia

A walk around the port area of Civitavecchia.
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Arrived at the port of Civitavecchia.

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Santa Maria dell'Orarazione e Morte Church.

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Church of Santa Maria Dell'Orazione e Morte on Via D'Annunzio

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The main altar in Santa Maria dell'Orazione

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Frescoes in the eliptical dome designed by Sicilian painter Giuseppe Errante.

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Via Colle dell'Olivo

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The Fortress called "La Rocca" was built around the year 1000 to protect against Saracen invasions.

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Statue of Hasekura Tsunenaga, a samurai who visited Civitavecchia in 1615 and established diplomatic relations between Japan and the Papal State. Civitavecchia…
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Piazza Calamata.

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In Piazza Calamatta, stopped at the Lounge Bar" La Piazzetta" for a cafe.

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MS Volendam

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The Sailor Kiss (Embracing Peace) from the photo in the New York Times in April of 1944.- The new symbol of the port of Civitavecchia in Piazza Della Vita.
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The Sailor Kiss (Embracing Peace) Close-up

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"The Kiss of Memory of a Port" The statue, dedicated to all who left for war from the port of Civitavecchia, represents a young woman in a summer dress of the…
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Roman Ship Liburna.

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MS Volendam

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An entry point to the dock area in the La Rocca Fortress wall.

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Forte Michelangelo in the port of Chivitavecchia completed in 1535.

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Fort Michelangelo

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Entry to Forte Michelangelo. Today the fort is used for important exhibitions and cultural events.

Close-up of the fort entry.

This plaque is located in Calata Cesare Laurenti, in Civitavecchia, and recalls the inventor of the radio Guglielmo Marconi, who repeatedly was attracted to the…

Santa Fermina - paton saint of Civitavecchia.

Cathedral of Civitavecchia dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi.

Main Altar in St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral.

Side chapel in the Cathedral

Side Chapel in the Cathedral.

Another side chapel in the Cathedral.

Side Chapel in the Cathedral.

Side Chapel.

Side Chapel.

The organ pipes at the front of the church.

Mid morning break for an espresso and a cornetto.

Teatro Comunale Traiano (aka Trajan Theater).The theater was restored and reopened in 1999. It now hold 638 seats.

Poster case at the Trajan Theater.

Art work in front of the Trajan theater.

Art work in front of the Trajan Theater.

Near the theater, Having a Campari Soda to quench my thirst from all the walking.

Pizza Ghetto just. off Piazza Leandra. Lots of restaurants and trattorias.

Pizza Ghetto restaurants.

Pizza del Ghetto trattoria.

Church of the Virgin of Graces

Inside the Church of the Virgin of Graces.

Above the tabernacle is the wooden statue of the Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Graces. It is carried in a solemn procession every September 8th.

At the Chalet La Marina, I wanted to try the Gasoline Strong Beer, but they were out.

Ristaurante Pizzaria Da Baffone.

A mix of the local sea food at Da Baffone.
At Estro Ristaurante. A "Rose" Pinot Grigio. Also a bottle of Pino Nero wine. I usually see it labeled "Pino Noir", which is the French pronunciation.