LOVE CIVITAVECCHIA - Tourism goes social

May 19, 2016

Give us a GIF and we'll move the world!

Here's #LOVECIVITAVECCHIA, the new social campaign by Port Mobility to promote Civitavecchia and its Port.

The Fort Michelangelo, the Taurine Baths, Piazza Leandra and the old town center… are some of the main symbol places in Civitavecchia.

From today Thursday March 24 and until April 28 (2016), Saint Fermina patron saint of the city, we will publish weekly a new animated GIF to promote the most important tourist attractions of the city.

When? Every Thursday from March 24 to April 28.

Where? In this exact page (add it to favourites) or on our social networks: Facebook, Twitter and Google+.

If you love one of these places you just need to cpy and paste the web address of the GIF and share it on Facebook, Twitter and Google+.

And you, what's in your heart? Which place of the city you are particularly fond of? Send us an e-mail or share a picture, a video, or just a memory related to Civitavecchia on our social networks... but don't forget to write the hashtag #LOVECIVITAVECCHIA.

We are waiting for your story, and remember our slogan:

VISIT, LOVE, SHARE.

#LOVECIVITAVECCHIA - FORT MICHELANGELO

The Fort Michelangelo other than being one of the symbols of Civitavecchia, is one of the most important architectonical structures along the Lazio coastline.

Placed within the historic port, it is an absolute must for both visitors just landed in the Port and anyone willing to go for a nice walk around one of the most interesting historical and cultural areas.

CLICK HERE AND SHARE THE GIF OF THE FORT MICHELANGELO

#LOVECIVITAVECCHIA - TAURINE BATHS (TERME TAURINE)

The Taurine Baths, also known as Baths of Trajan, after the Roman emperor who founded the city, are one of the most important termal complexes of Roman Age through the whole south Etrurian area.

Place of great social gathering, in the past these thermal baths were frequented by both eminent personalities and common people, like Roman legionaries just disembarked from war.

From changing rooms (apodyterium) to bedrooms (cubicola), from cold baths (frigidarium) to end a Turkish bath (tepidarium), the Taurine Baths were provided with all comforts!

Visiting the ruins of this big archeological park will take you back in time to the Roman Empire Age.

CLICK HERE AND SHARE THE TAURINE BATHS GIF

#LOVECIVITAVECCHIA - OLD TOWN

Civitavecchia’s old town, with its churches, the old squares and hidden treasures is beyond doubt one of the most sought-after places in the city.

Wandering around its narrow streets, still paved with the typical Roman sampietrini, you’l bump into importanti architectonical buildings such as the Cathedral of Civitavecchia, the Church of the Star or the Church of the Prayer and Death, the oldest church in the city.

From Piazza Saffi, plunged into a characteristic Medieval background, cross the suggestive passage of the Archetto to get to Piazza Leandra, with its wonderful paintings by Raphael. Besides, you can also go to Piazza Regina Margherita, seat of the historic fish market, pulsating heart of the city.

Then, Piazza Calamatta with the historic Library, the Citadella della Musica, the Ghetto, the Traiano Theatre in Corso Centocelle and much, much more!

CLICK HERE TO SHARE THE GIF OF THE OLD TOWN

#LOVECIVITAVECCHIA - PIRGO

Built in the second half of the 19th century, the Pirgo is named after the old people of Pyrgi, who used to be settled along the Lazio coastline before the Romans.

The original bathing complex was established on a small island, and it was formed by a platform with jetties, roundabouts and Swiss chalet style buildings. In the course of few years, it became a center frequented by the most famous and important bourgeoisie of the time.

Damaged by wars and rough seas, after many years of decay and disuse, the Pirgo was rebuilt in 1997 in a new modern structure that we have nowadays: a terrace where you can have an splendid view of the whole seafront of Civitavecchia.

CLICK HERE AND SHARE THE PIRGO GIF

#LOVECIVITAVECCHIA - HISTORIC PORT

The great dream of emperor Trajan of building a new great port of Rome, work that entrusted in 106 B.C. to architect Apollodorus of Damascus, is more alive than ever.

The Port of Civitavecchia, with its wonderful historic monuments is a unicum at an international level!

Around mid 15th century, the city and the port became a heritage owned by the Papal State and the different Popes in charge initiated a prosperous era when great artists like Leonardo Da Vinci, Bramante, Bernini, Antonio Da Sangallo, Vanvitelli and others worked building and fortifying the port.

Fort Michelangelo, the Vanvitelli Fountain on the city walls of Urban VII, the monumental Porta Livorno, the Ancient Rock, the Darsena Romana and St. Peter’s Fort in the Molo del Lazzaretto are proof of a glorious past and are an extraordinary visiting card for a future yet to come.

CLICK HERE TO SHARE THE GIF OF THE HISTORIC PORT

#LOVECIVITAVECCHIA - CITY TOUR

From the Historic Port to the Taurine Baths, from the Ficoncella to Piazza Leandra, from the market to the Ghetto, from the Pirgo promenade to the Marina: this is Civitavecchia! 

But there are so many more things to discover in the city and a GIF is not enough to show you completely the soul of this city! Do you want to learn more? Here are some tips!

10 THINGS TO SEE IN CIVITAVECCHIA | CIVITAVECCHIA AND SURROUNDINGS: WHAT TO SEE?

In the meanwhile click on the link below ans share this GIF on Facebook, Twitter or G+, or send us a picture, a video or a memory you have from Civitavecchia on our channels with the hashtag #lovecivitavecchia!

CLICK HERE AND SHARE THE CIVITAVECCHIA CITY TOUR GIF