- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Civitavecchia
City archaeology museum with finds from ancient Centumcellae and the surrounding coast. A strong introduction to local Roman history.
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Things to do in Civitavecchia
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- Recommended
Museo Gino Severini
Museum devoted to artist Gino Severini, showing works and material tied to the Futurist painter and his connection to the city.
Museo del Mare
Small museum exploring the historic port and maritime life through models, documents and naval-themed displays near the waterfront.
- Must visit
Lungomare di Civitavecchia
Long seafront promenade for harbour views, sea air and an easy walk between the marina, old port and central town.
- Recommended
Piazza Vittorio Emanuele
Main central square facing the cathedral, lined with civic buildings and a useful base for exploring the historic centre on foot.
- Recommended
Marina di Civitavecchia
Popular marina area with boats, waterfront paths and open views across the harbour. A pleasant local spot for a stroll.
- Gluten-free
Zuppa di pesce alla civitavecchiese
A fish soup from the Civitavecchia coast, made with mixed local catch and tomato. It is a classic port-city dish reflecting the area’s strong seafaring tradition.
- Gluten-free
Trippa alla romana
Roman-style tripe slowly cooked in tomato, mint and pecorino. Common in Lazio and traditionally eaten in local trattorie around Civitavecchia.
Amatriciana
Pasta with guanciale, tomato and pecorino, a Lazio staple widely loved in Civitavecchia. It is one of the essential traditional dishes to try locally.
Ristorante A Due Passi Dal Ghetto
Seafood-focused dining with modern presentation and harbour-city character. Suited to a more leisurely meal with fish and shellfish dishes.
Ristorante Il Bocconcino
Established seafood restaurant near the port, known for fresh fish dishes and a polished yet relaxed dining room popular with locals and travellers.
Ristorante Amo
Traditional restaurant serving Roman and seafood specialities in a friendly, informal setting. A reliable choice for classic local plates.
Euro (€)
Moderate for Italy: port-area dining and hotels cost more than smaller towns, but coffee, casual meals and local rail links remain fairly reasonable.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-15 for pizza, panini or takeaway.
- Mid-range
- €18-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €45-80+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- €1.20-3 for espresso or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service may be included or added as coperto. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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