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CIVITAVECCHIA TRANSFER WITH A COUNTRYSIDE TOUR
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Civitavecchia is one of the most significant cruise ports in Italy and it serves Rome and its environs. Most of the cruises start and end in Civitavecchia.
Since most cruisers who arrive in Civitavecchia Pre Cruise either come from Rome hotel or Fiumicino Airport pre-cruise, they have the opportunity to turn their Civitavecchia Transfer into a Sightseeing Tour by including a half day journey into the charming Roman countryside which is also conveniently located near Civitavecchia.
At the end of their tour ,they and their luggage are delivered conveniently on the pier next to their ship so they can quickly embark on your cruise.
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CIVITAVECCHIA TRANSFER WITH A COUNTRYSIDE TOUR
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Here are some suggestions to make the most of your Pre Cruise time in Italy.
To Civitavecchia From Rome Accommodation:
If you will be staying in Rome prior to your cruise, you will be picked up in the morning by Stefano’s Rome Cabs English speaking Driver and enjoy a relaxing drive out of Rome and into the quiet countryside.
To Civitavecchia From Fiumicino Airport:
If your flight arrives early in the morning before 9:0 AM, you too can make the most of your pre cruise time in Italy to enjoy the Countryside. Just about 1 hour from Fiumicino Airport on the highway, the Roman countryside is an ideal pre cruise tour as you will be traveling in the direction of Civitavecchia making the most of your limited time.
Enjoy the Photo Gallery below of what to expect to see and do on your Countryside Pre Cruise Tour with Stefano’s RomeCabs.
CIVITAVECCHIA TRANSFER WITH A COUNTRYSIDE TOUR
BRACCIANO
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Town of Bracciano with Bracciano Castle
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LAKE BRACCIANO
Lake Bracciano is an ancient volcanic crater that is now of the most pristine lakes in Italy. Favored by Italians seeking to escape the chaotic city life of Rome, Lake Bracciano is one of the top countryside destinations for Italians.
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Bracciano Lake – RomeCabs
BRACCIANO CASTLE
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Bracciano Castle – RomeCabs
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The 15th century imposing Renaissance castle is commonly known as Bracciano Castle (named after the town of Bracciano where it’s located). Its official name is Odescalchi-Orsini Castle, and for centuries it is still owned by the same Odeschalchi family and it’s one of the best preserved castles in Italy.
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Bracciano Castle Renaissance Era rooms
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You will have the wonderful opportunity to visit Bracciano Castle and explore elegant rooms still with their original Renaissance era furnishings, wall paintings, frescoes, tapestries, friezes, weaponry, and more, turning it into an actual museum.
Bracciano Castle
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Many of Italy’s kings, queens, lords, ladies, knights and Popes and some of the most powerful families (think the Borgias!) have once lived and slept here.
Bracciano Castle Grounds – Rome Cabs
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Depending on when you visit Bracciano Castle, you might feel as though you have the castle to yourself as you explore the grounds and the “Court of Honor” with arches, ramparts and pathways.
Bracciano Castle Grounds – with RomeCabs
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Located on the southern shore of Lake Bracciano, it offers visitors a spectacular panoramic view of the lake and the surrounding countryside.
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View of Lake Bracciano from Bracciano Castle – RomeCabs
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NOTE: Bracciano Castle is closed on Mondays
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CERI
Ceri is a tiny medieval fortified hamlet that seems to rise of out of the tufa cliff upon which it was built.
Frozen in history, this early 13th century village has retained his original look over the many centuries giving the visitors the feeling you’ve just traveled back in time 800 years!
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Medieval Hamlet of Ceri – RomeCabs
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The village can be reached by a narrow street wide enough for just 1 vehicle to pass at a time. Therefore the stoplight directs vehicles entering, and then vehicles exiting.
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SANCTUARY OF MARY
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The Sanctuary of Mary was built on top of an ancient Etruscan and Roman site dedicated to pagan goddess Vesta.
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Sanctuary of Mary of Ceri – RomeCabs
Stunningly beautiful 12 century frescoes depicting scenes from the Old Testament adorn the walls inside the church.
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Sanctuary of Ceri Frescoes – RomeCabs
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There is a small chapel that is usually overlooked by those not in the known. The walls of this tiny chapel “Cappella delle Grazie Ricevute” are adorned with hearts and plaques of gratitude.
For decades Italians who have come to pray to Mary to intercede and answer their prayers. Many have even included a small photo of their loved ones to be prayed for.
When their prayers were answered, they dedicated a plaque of gratitude to Mary, and hung it on the walls.
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Cappella delle Grazie Ricevute – RomeCabs
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LUNCH
Ceri is well renowned in the region for its delicious homemade cuisine served at the local family owned restaurants.
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Ceri Restaurants – RomeCabs
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Weekends are often crowded with Italians coming to Ceri to enjoy a nice relaxing lunch. Many of our clients have requested return trips to Ceri from Rome or on the way to Civitavecchia just to have lunch here again!
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Homemade Ravioli with Sage
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We hope this will inspire you to turn your civitavecchia Transfer into a Countryside sightseeing adventure into 2 of Italy’s most fascinating eras: The rustic Medieval Era represented by Ceri, and the elegant Renaissance Era represented by Bracciano Castle.
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Thank you very much for booking with Stefano’s RomeCabs. We look forward to showing you beautiful places in Italy!
The Stefano RomeCabs Team
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Make the Most of your Pre-Cruise Civitavecchia Transfer
Buon giorno and welcome to Stefano’s RomeCabs, Rome’s leading private transfer and tour company at your service to make your trip or cruise to Italy your most treasured holiday!
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This article offers 2 popular options how How to Make the Most of your Pre-Cruise Civitavecchia Transfer
Since most cruise ships sail in late afternoon or early evening, you have at least a half day to see, do, and enjoy more of Italy before you sail on your cruise.
If you are planning to stay in Rome prior to your cruise, Stefano’s RomeCabs offers our guests the options to enjoy Rome or the lovely Roman Countryside Pre Cruise including a Transfer to your ship in Civitavecchia at the end of your tour.
You can choose between these 2 popular Pre Cruise Tour options:
ROME PRE CRUISE TOUR
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Stefano’s RomeCabs will pick you up in the morning from your hotel accommodation and take you on a half day tour to see some of Rome’s highlights before leaving for Civitavecchia.
This half day tour and transfer option is ideal for cruisers who have limited time in Rome and wish to see as much as possible in the little time available to them.
We offer a suggested itinerary of Rome’s highlights that are most enjoyed by our guests, or if you wish to substitute some of the places in the itinerary with sites you’d much rather see we are happy to customize your tour.
One of the great benefits of having a private tour! It’s YOUR tour, and you have the possibility to choose what you’d like to see and do.
Fancy a visit to the Colosseum that you haven’t been able to do yet?
Enjoy some of Rome’s famous squares?
Would you like to throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain and wish for a return to the Eternal City?
Admire Rome’s ancient monuments of the Roman Empire?
At the end of your tour, you will enjoy a relaxing drive out of Rome and into the countryside on your way to Civitavecchia where your Rome Cabs driver will deliver you right on the pier next to your ship for optimal convenience.
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COUNTRYSIDE PRE CRUISE TOUR
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If you have already visited your favorite places in Rome and wish to experience something different, our popular Countryside Pre Cruise Tour will take you out of the hustle and bustle of Rome and into the quiet and relaxing countryside to Lake Bracciano.
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BRACCIANO LAKE AND ODESCALCHI CASTLE
Lake Bracciano is one of the top destinations for local Italians when they wish to escape Rome city life. The pristine volcanic crater lake is dotted with villages for a marvelous countryside getaway.
The village of Bracciano is dominated by the Renaissance Odescalchi-Orsini Castle (popularly known as Bracciano Castle). Still owned by the same family from the Renaissance era, you can visit this imposing castle and it’s opulent rooms where Italy’s most powerful and illustrious figures have lived and slept: Kings, Queens, Lords, Knights, Popes, and Fair Ladies whose names have graced history books (and a few HBO docu-series!).
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MEDIEVAL HAMLET OF CERI
By now it’s lunch time, so your Countryside Pre Cruise Tour with Stefano’s RomeCabs continues to the Medieval hamlet of Ceri that looks as though it rose out of the rough tuffa cliff upon which it has rested for a millennium.
Ceri is also popular with Italians for its excellent local family owned restaurants that serve some of the most delicious local cuisines in the region! On a weekend you might even stumble upon an Italian wedding at the village Sanctuary of Mary of Ceri.
The Sanctuary of Mary of Ceri was built on top of a pagan temple (as it’s often the case with historic churches in Italy from the middle ages), and its interior walls are masterpieces of Medieval frescoes aged and damaged by centuries of existence but still amazingly well preserved and vibrant.
After lunch and your visit in Ceri, you will continue on your way to Civitavecchia where your RomeCabs driver will deliver you on the pier next to your ship so you quickly embark and begin your cruise adventure!
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For more information on our Pre Cruise Civitavecchia Tours and Transfers, as well as Shore Excursions and Day Tours, please visit our website at http://www.RomeCabs.com
We’d like to invite you to also visit our sister company Stefano Rome Tours for more exciting Tours and Shore Excursions in and around Rome: www.StefanoRomeTours.com.
Thank you very much for booking with Stefano’s RomeCabs and we look forward to showing you Rome!
The RomeCabs Team
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CIVITAVECCHIA TRANSFERS: SAVE TIME, MONEY, HASSLES
Buon giorno and welcome to Stefano’s RomeCabs Travel Blog.
Planning your international cruise in Italy takes a lot of careful work and organizing, so Stefano’s RomeCabs would like to make your Civitavecchia Transfers simple, affordable and convenient.
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Here is how you save time money & hassles!
SAVE TIME ON YOUR CIVITAVECCHIA TRANSFER
If you are short on time, an anxious traveler, want to simplify your travels and not worry about keeping track of multiple mass transit sources, then Stefano’s RomeCabs private Civitavecchia Transfer is for you.
- For private transfers between Civitavecchia and Fiumicino Airport, it takes about 60 minutes with private transfer.
- By public transportation, it can take up to 4 hours between switching bus shuttles and trains in Civitavecchia to Rome and then to Fiumicino (including waiting times for buses and trains).
- For private transfers between Civitavecchia and Rome, driving time takes about 1.5 hours.
- By public transportation it can take up to 3 hours between buses, trains, metros or taxis (including waiting times for the buses, trains and metros).
** On Sundays public transportation and trains run fewer times a day, and public transportation is also subject to occasional transportation strikes.
SAVE MONEY ON YOUR CIVITAVECCHIA TRANSFER
If public transportation is not suitable for you, many cruisers find cruise buses pricey at about $100 per person from Civitavecchia to Rome or Fiumicino Airport, and on limited schedule. If you are running behind schedule and miss your bus…you’d be in a difficult and frightening predicament (and possibly lost the money you paid for your bus seats that you missed!)
If you are traveling with family and friends of 8, a private transfer from either Rome or Fiumicino Airport to Civitavecchia with Stefano’s RomeCabs is 25 Euros per person (200 Euros in total) – with travel time estimated at 60 minutes
This is quite comparable with the price of taking public transportation from Fiumicino to Civitavecchia at approximately 21 Euros per person – with travel time estimated up to 4 hours.
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Private Transfer Sharing
Cruisers who are in Rome pre cruise or post cruise, have the unique option to create their own Shared Transfer Groups from Rome accommodations to Civitavecchia…. and/or from Civitavecchia to Rome accommodations.
Share the fun and the expense by placing your ad on Cruise Critic Roll Call:
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It’s very easy, and thousands of our clients have successfully created their private shared transfers simply by placing an ad on Cruise Critic Roll Call and inviting other cruisers from their ship who will be staying at nearby hotels to share their transfers.
The benefit of organizing your own private shared transfer with RomeCabs is that you are in charge of the number of persons in your group (if you plan to bring a lot of luggage, you may want to keep your group to a safe number of up to 6 so everyone’s luggage can fit in the luggage compartment).
By organizing your transfer with cruisers who will also be staying at hotels near you, you will cut down on excess driving time between hotels… and will have an idea ahead of time of when everyone will be picked up.
The advantage of private shared transfers over generic “port shuttle services” is that with those types of generic shuttle services you don’t know in advance how many persons share your vehicle, how far from your hotel they are also staying and how long the overall transfer would then take. In other words, you have no control.
By organizing your own private shared transfers, you are in control of the process, the number of passengers, will have an idea in advance how long the transfer will take, and you will make new friends in the process!
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SAVE HASSLES ON YOUR CIVITAVECCHIA TRANSFER
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Direct nonstop Civitavecchia Transfer with Stefano’s Rome Cabs is convenient and comfortable private transfer in deluxe air conditioned vehicle, as opposed to carrying heavy luggage on hot trains and buses for hours in transit.
Your RomeCabs driver will pick you up at your hotel and drop you off right on the pier next to your ship so you can begin your embarkation swiftly.
You will NOT have to carry your luggage on multiple trains and buses, climb up and down multiple flights of stairs (such as at Civitavecchia Train Station as there are no lifts or escalators), or walk potentially long distances with heavy luggage.
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Traveling by Train from Fiumicino to Civitavecchia
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With Stefano’s RomeCabs you simply:
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Book your Transfer online and Confirm it
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Meet your Driver for your scheduled pick up
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Enjoy a relaxing drive to your final destination
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With us, you won’t have to endure the hassles of figuring ways to arrive at the train station, figure out train schedules, where to purchase tickets, where to change trains and buses, and carry heavy luggage.
All we’d like for you to do is enjoy your transfer with us!
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Convenient drop off right on the pier next to your ship
For more information on our Civitavecchia Port Transfers available on our website, please click below:
CIVITAVECCHIA PORT TRANSFERS
If you would like to upgrade your Civitavecchia Transfer to a Pre Cruise or Post Cruise Tour, click on the options below
ROME PRE CRUISE TOUR
(Half day Tour of Rome with Transfer to Civitavecchia)
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COUNTRYSIDE PRE CRUISE TOUR
(countryside tour to the famous Renaissance Bracciano Castle, lunch in Medieval hamlet of Ceri, transfer to Civitavecchia)
ROME POST CRUISE TOUR
(Full day Rome Tour with pick up at Civitavecchia and drop off at hotel accommodation in Rome)
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COUNTRYSIDE SPLENDOR POST CRUISE TOUR
(Full day countryside tour with pick up at Civitavecchia and drop off at hotel accommodation in Rome)
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Countryside Splendor Shore Excursion
Thank you very much for booking your transfers with Stefano’s RomeCabs. We look forward to be of service to you in Italy!
The RomeCabs Team
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COUNTRYSIDE SPLENDOR TOUR
Stefano RomeCabs’ new countryside Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia is COUNTRYSIDE SPLENDOR.
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On this relaxing Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia, Stefano’s RomeCabs will take you on an unforgettable journey through Rome’s rustic countryside that is rich in history, architecture, nature, and charm
What our clients most enjoy is a visit into the Renaissance Bracciano Castle. You might recall it as the fairy tale castle where Tom Cruise (and many other international celebrities) were married.
Overlooking the pristine volcanic Bracciano Lake, this imposing centuries old castle boasts luxurious state rooms where kings, popes, lords, ladies, dukes and knights have lived and slept. Original furnishings, paintings, frescoes and day to day objects turns this castle into a museum in itself.
The view of the lake from the top of the castle will surely take your breath away!
The nearby medieval hamlet of Ceri sits perched on top of a steep cliff and it’s reachable only by 1 narrow street on which vehicles take turn driving as there’s not enough space for 2 vehicles to pass side by side. A traffic light on top of the village and a traffic light at the bottom of the village directs the traffic going up and down.
Ceri is well known for its Madonna of Ceri sanctuary with walls adorned with worn out medieval frescoes of Christian biblical stories.
Ceri also draws a large number of visitors for the local family owned restaurants that are well regarded for their delicious local cuisine! Italians come for miles and miles away to have Sunday lunch in Ceri.
For those with an adventurous heart or those who once aspired to be the next Indiana Jones, the Cerveteri Etruscan Necropolis will be quite an adventure as you have the opportunity to explore the many tombs that date back to more than 2,000 years ago!
Several centuries of the Etruscan Civilization can be explored in Cerveteri with hundreds of tombs shaped like mounds. Cube shaped tombs make up square city blocks with streets and squares for processions and religious ceremonies reflect the more modern Etruscan architectural skills.
After an unforgettable journey through Italy’s ancient Etruscan, Medieval, and Renaissance eras, Stefano’s RomeCabs will take you back to your ship in time for your cruise to continue on.
For more information on our COUNTRYSIDE SPLENDOR TOUR, you can follow the link below:
http://www.romecabs.com/tours/countryside-splendor/
Thank you very much for booking with Stefano’s Rome Cabs. We look forward to showing you beautiful places in Italy!
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Top 10 Must See Places in Rome Photo Gallery
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.1. THE COLOSSEUM
The Colosseum was originally named the Flavian Amphitheater, and it’s the largest elliptical amphitheater in the world, and one of the Seven Wonders of Ancient Rome.
It was initially built by Emperor Vespasian in 70 AD, and it was completed in 80 AD by his successor Emperor Titus.
The name “Colosseum” is a nickname given to this massive monument after the colossal golden statue of Nero as the pagan god Apollo that once stood next to the Flavian Amphitheater. The statue was eventually taken down and its bronze reused, but the name has survived to this day.
The iconic image of the Colosseum is also found on the Italian 5 cent Euro coin.
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2. THE ROMAN FORUM
The Roman Forum (Foro Romano in Italian) is an large rectangular open forum that was Ancient Rome’s religious, political, judicial, and commercial center. The Roman Empire was ruled from this public space.
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Roman Forum from Above
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3. THE VATICAN MUSEUMS
One of the most fascinating museums in the world, the Vatican Museums features 54 spectacular galleries with precious paintings and frescoes by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Raphael, Titian and other great masters of the Renaissance.
Ancient classical sculptures known world wide such as the Laocoon, Apollo of Belvedere, and the Belvedere torso have fascinated artists and historians for centuries.
The Vatican Museums leads to very much anticipated Sistine Chapel where Michleangelo painted is famous ceiling and the Last Judgment frescoes.
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Vatican Museums Hall of Maps
4. SAINT PETER’S BASILICA
The largest church in Christendom, Saint Peter’s Basilica stands on the assumed burial grounds of Saint Peter.
Rebuilt in the 1500’s under the direction of Pope Julius II to replace the ancient 4th century Constantinian basilica, Saint Peter’s features remarkable works of art by Bernini (the Baldacchino that towers over the papal altar) and Michelangelo ( the Dome of Saint Peter, and of course his famous Pieta that he sculpted at only 24 years of age)
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5. THE PANTHEON
The Pantheon is the oldest ancient structure in Rome that has been in continuous use since it’s ancient Roman origins.
Rebuilt as we see it today in 126 AD by Emperor Hadrian as a pagan temple, the Pantheon owes its intact survival to having been converted into a Christian church in 609 AD and consecrated to Saint Mary and the Martyrs.
This ancient temple is currently also a tomb for Italy’s kings and queen, and the famous painter Raphael.
*** Don’t miss this informative blog post: 10 Unique Facts about the Pantheon you probably didn’t know
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6. CASTLE SANT’ANGELO
This imposing Mausoleum along the banks of the Tiber River once belonged to Ancient Roman Emperor Hadrian (who also built the Pantheon).
Due to its formidable structure, the mausoleum was converted into a military fortress during Rome’s chaotic middle ages when sieges were common.
The Passetto di Borgo (the covered corridor) connected Saint Peter’s Basilica to Castle Sant’Angelo so Popes could take quick refuge whenever Rome was under assault by its enemies.
The Mausoleum that was turned into a military fortress, then became a prison, and today is a museum, got its name from Archangel Michael – a large bronze statue of which stands on top of the monument. Legend tells that Archangel Michael appeared on top of the mausoleum sheathing his sword, heralding the end of a terrible plague.
Don’t miss the beautiful Ponte Sant’Angelo bridge that spans the Tiber River lined with large beautiful sculptures of angels holding the Passions of Christ.
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7. PIAZZA DI SPAGNA / SPANISH STEPS
Named after the nearby Spanish Embassy, the Spanish Steps connects the French Trinita dei Monti church above, to the Renaissance Fontana della Barcaccia below (the water fountain in shape of an old sinking boat) created by Pietro Bernini, the father of the famous Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
Just to the right of the steps is the Keats-Shelley Memorial House, a museum commemorating the famous poets John Keats and Percy Shelley.
The large sweeping stairway has become a gathering place for locals and tourists who enjoy passing the time and watching the world go by.
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8. THE TREVI FOUNTAIN
No visit to Rome is complete without a visit to the Trevi Fountain to continue the long lasting tradition of tossing a coin to ensure a future visit to the Eternal City.
Featured in many classic films such as La Dolce Vita and 3 Coins in A Fountain, the Trevi Fountain is one of the most well recognized and beloved fountains in Italy!
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9. PIAZZA NAVONA
Piazza Navona is one of Rome’s liveliest squares, lined with charming outdoor cafes and restaurants, and filled with locals, tourists, artists, vendors, musicians and just about everything you can think of!
The square takes its elongated shape from the outline of the 1st century AD Roman stadium built by Emperor Domitian upon which the square was built. Beneath the square is a labyrinth of remains from the ancient stadium itself!
The focus point of Piazza Navona is Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s spectacular Fountain of the Four Rivers topped with an ancient Egyptian obelisk.
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10. TRASTEVERE
Trastevere (translated to “beyond the Tiber”) is one of the most delightful Roman neighborhoods with all the old world charm that you can imagine.
Cobble stone streets and elegant buildings of another era with aged earthy facades and hanging ivy give Trastevere its unrivaled appeal that attracts so many visitors and locals alike.
The main square, Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere is the hub of the neighborhoods, and where you will find one of the oldest churches of Rome, Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere.
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Thank you for visiting our Photo Blog. We hope you enjoyed our photo journey of Rome!
Below are more TRAVEL TIPS from Stefano’s RomeCabs:
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For transfer services in Rome, please click the options below:
~ Civitavecchia Port Transfers
~ VIP Transfers from Airport to Rome
~ Sightseeing Transfers in Italy
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The Following Day Tours and Shore Excursions include the sites features in the Top 10 Must See Places in Rome:
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~ Rome in A Day tour and shore excursion
~ Seven Wonders of Ancient Rome Tour
~ Christian Rome with Stefano Rome Tours
~ Vacanze Romane / Roman Holiday Tour with Stefano Rome Tours
~ Angels and Demons Tour with Stefano Rome tours
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Thank you very much and if we can be of service to you in Rome, please visit our website at http://www.RomeCabs.com.
We look forward to show you Italy!
~ The RomeCabs Team
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Trevi Fountain Under Restoration: 2014
Trevi Fountain Under Restoration: FAQ and PHOTOS What to expect to see in Rome
Most visitors who come to Rome look forward to admiring the historic Trevi Fountain and partake in the coin-tossing tradition. However, for almost 2 years this famous Baroque fountain will be under restoration and it will affect how you see and visit the fountain.
Here are some Frequently Asked Questions about the Trevi Fountain Restoration.
HOW LONG WILL THE RESTORATION OF TREVI FOUNTAIN TAKE?
Between July 2014 and Fall 2015 the Trevi Fountain is undergoing restoration that includes cleaning of the travertine stones and marble sculptures, water proofing the basic, and other repairs and touch ups that ensures future generations will be able to enjoy this precious monument.
WHO PAID FOR THE TREVI FOUNTAIN RESTORATION?
The restoration project may not have been able to take place if not for the generous sponsorship by Italian fashion house FENDI, who donated nearly 3 Million Euros in its “Fendi for Fountains” initiative that helps restore Italy’s cultural heritage.
Fendi For Fountains Initiative
WHAT DO YOU EXPECT TO SEE DURING THE RESTORATION PROCESS?
During the restoration process the fountain will be sealed off surrounded by a see through wall so visitors can see the restoration process taking place.
The fountain basin was emptied and no water is running during the restoration.
The back of the fountain against the side of the building is currently covered with scaffolding (and reported that the scaffolding would be covered by a shield printed with an image of the fountain to cover the scaffolding eye sore).
Two TV Screens placed on top of the see through screen (as seen in the photo below) play videos of the fountain restoration process as well as historic footage.
Trevi Fountain Under Restoration
DO PEOPLE HAVE ACCESS BEYOND THE SEE THROUGH SCREEN?
Generally the fountain is sealed off during the restoration works. However, a suspended walkway was installed across the now empty basin so visitors can see the statues up close (before not possible due to the water basin).
In the afternoon an otherwise closed off entry door is opened so people can, in single file, enter inside and walk on the suspended bridge to get a close up view of the works and the statues.
Trevi Fountain Walkway Bridge
Trevi Fountain Suspended Walkway
WHERE AND HOW DO YOU TOSS THE COINS IN THE TREVI FOUNTAIN?
Tradition has it that if you toss a coin over your shoulder into the Trevi Fountain, it will ensure a return to the Eternal City. But with the Trevi Fountain drained and sealed off, how can people continue the coin tossing tradition?
In the front center of the fountain, there is an installation with a small basin of water and a backdrop of Oceanus so visitors can have the pleasure to toss their coin and the backdrop image makes for a more pleasing photo.
Trevi Fountain: Where to Toss A Coin
We hope this information helps answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the restoration of the fountain.
Follow this blog for updates on the Trevi Fountain Restoration as well as photos of the progress.
If YOU have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask in the comment box below.
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How To Book Your Rome Cabs Transfer
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Buon giorno and welcome to Stefano’s RomeCabs. We have been providing hundreds of thousands of travelers and cruisers for more than 12 years with continuous reliable and quality transfer services.
Booking your Rome Cabs Transfer is easy: Log on to www.RomeCabs.com.
Or you click below to arrive at your chosen Transfer Page:
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ROME CABS AIRPORT TRANSFER
ROME CABS CIVITAVECCHIA PORT TRANSFER
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Please note that this is the ONLY website for the REAL Rome Cabs.
Any other variation other than http://www.RomeCabs.com is NOT the real Rome Cabs Website and you may have landed on a fake imposter website.
Click on the Thumbnail image for either Airport Transfers or Port Transfers.
http://www.RomeCabs.com Reservation
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The first step of the booking process is an Instant Quote. Fill out the fields and click Get Quote and Book.
After you receive your Instant Quote proceed to Book your transfer.
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Happy Birthday Rome!!
Colosseum on April 21, 2012 – Rome’s Birthday
Historic Parade by the Colosseum, Rome
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In honor of Rome’s birthday, on Sunday (closest to Rome’s Birthday) historic groups from all over Italy (and abroad) representing Ancient Rome’s different eras from the pre-Roman Etruscans, to Imperial Rome and Barbarians who sacked it, gather for a parade that begins in Circus Maximus, travels through Piazza Venezia and along Via dei Fori Imperiali, encircles the Colosseum and returns back to Circus Maximus.
Historic Group
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The events don’t end here: after the parade, prepare for an afternoon of spectacular shows inside the Circus Maximus from gladiator fights, ancient funeral ceremonies, dancing, music andbattle reenactments.
On April 21 you can expect evening celebrations taking place on Via dei Fori Imperiali.
Evening Performance and Light Show, April 21 2011
In 2011 a live orchestra and reciting of historical events (and special tribute to the beatification of Pope John Paul II) accompanied an impressive light show against the walls of the ancient Trajan’s Market.
Concert, evening April 21, 2012 featuring Ennio Morricone
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Carnevale in Rome
Carnevale, Rome 2012
When you think of Carnevale in Italy, Venice comes to mind with its lavish costumes, elaborate masks, and inability to find a reasonable hotel during these festivities. But if you happen to be in Rome instead, we invite you to stay in the Eternal City to experience Carnavale the Roman way.
The two most popular piazzas where you’ll find Carnevale excitement during the 10 days of the festival are Piazza del Popolo and Piazza Navona, although you’re bound to find parades, street performances, plays, butteri (Italian cowboys), costumes, and face painting and more in many areas of Rome’s center. If you just show up, you’re bound to find something fun and exciting happening for adults and kids alike!
If the idea that the Carnevale is just a pre-lent adult fun, think again! Carnevale is just as much fun for kids! If you are traveling with kids during this time, it’s a great opportunity to dig out their Holoween costumes for this special occasions. From Disney cartoon characters to princesses, knights and jesters, during Carnevale you are only limited by your wildest imagination. Sometimes even pets get in on the fun!
On Fat Tuesday (Martedí Grasso) Piazza del Popolo hosted the grand finale of the Carnevale celebrations in 2012. If you have other plans during the day, leave your evening free because this event is one you don’t want to miss! The dramatic and theatrical equestrian presentation on Tuesday, February 24, 2012 followed by a 15 minute spectacular display of fireworks from the Pincian Hill behind the piazza left the hundreds of spectators speechless.
The photo gallery on the Rome Cabs flickr account features photographs taken from the late afternoon and evening performances in Piazza del Popolo on Marti Gras including the breathtaking 10 minute long fire works display from the Pincian Hill behind Piazza del Popolo.
With over a week and a half of festivities during Carnevale, your February visit to Rome could never be more exciting! You can visit Rome’s official Carnevale website for lists of events and other information (also available in English) at: http://en.carnevale.roma.it/
For more information on Rome Cabs, please visit our website at www.RomeCabs.com. We hope to hear from you and be of service to you on your next visit to Rome!
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~ The Rome Cabs Team
The Secret Key Hole in Rome
Key Hole in Piazza of the Knights of Malta
Here is something else amazing to ponder as you peer though the key hole: you are looking through three countries!
You are standing on the independent territory of the Sovereign Order of the Knights of Malta, looking through Rome (Italy), and seeing St Peter’s Dome which is inside the Vatican City.
Travel Tip: Be sure to bring your camera and take a photo of St Peter’s Dome through the key hole.
Tour Tip: If you are booking a Rome in A Day Tour or Shore Excursion with RomeCabs or Stefano Rome Tours, you may combine a visit to Aventine Hill which in addition to the Key Hole, it includes the famous Orange Garden (Giardino degli Aranci) and the Rose Garden in spring (April and May).
For more information on transfers and tours in Rome and beyond, please visit us at www.RomeCabs.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
For more photographs of Aventine Hill and other beautiful places in Rome, visit our Rome Cabs Flickr account at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/romecabs/
We invite you to also visit our YouTube channel for videos on all our tours in Rome, Tuscany, Umbria and beyond: http://www.youtube.com/romecabs
What’s your best kept secret in Rome? We’d love to hear from you in the comments box below.
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~The RomeCabs Team
”Made by Michelangelo”
Michelangelo's Pieta, St Peter's Basilica
Afterwards, Michelangelo regretted his outburst and vowed to never sign another piece of his work again.Praises also came with criticism towards Michelangelo for depicting an exaggeratedly youthful Mary, appearing younger than the son she gracefully holds in her arms. Michelangelo’s reply was, according to Michelangelo’s biographer Ascanio Condivi, “Don’t you know that chaste women remain far fresher than those who are not chaste? So much more the Virgin, in whom never has the least lascivious desire ever arisen that might alter her body….” Other sources suggest Mary honors Michelangelo’s youthful mother who died when he was just 5 years old.
Georgio Vasari, 16th century Italian biographer said of the Pieta: “No sculptor or supreme artist could ever consider it possible to add with design or grace nor with effort improve the elegance, linearity and sculpt the marble with such artistic talent.” Michelangelo’s talent and work has become so well recognized world wide that his signature has never been necessary after that.You can see the Pieta in St Peter’s Basilica, behind the glass inside the Pieta Chapel. It was placed in this chapel in 1749. The Pieta chapel is the most visited place in the basilica.
You may learn more about Michelangelo and the Pieta on our Rome in A Day Tour, offered as a chauffeured Day Tour and Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia: http://www.romecabs.com/cruise.html
You can also watch a full length video detailing Rome Cabs’ Rome In A Day Tour on our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/romecabs
Do you have a favorite Michelangelo masterpiece you’d like to share? We’d love to hear from you in the comments box below.
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We thank you for visiting our blog and hope to be of service to you in the future. Looking forward to seeing you in Rome!
~ The Rome Cabs Team
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The Dying City in Italy
Civita di Bagnoregio
Civita di Bangoregio stands at approximately 443 meters above sea level, and it’s connected to the main land by a half mile long footbridge. About two thirds way across the footbridge you will encounter an uphill incline that may pose a level of difficulty for some who have difficulty walking.
You can see more photos taken in Civita di Bagnoregio on some of our tours in our Flickr photo gallery: http://www.flickr.com/photos/romecabs/5761689524/in/set-72157626810075840
Do you have a favorite town in Italy you’d like to share with us? We’d love to hear from you in the comments box below.
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Snowmen overlooking the Roman Forum
Rome is famous for its mild Mediterranean winters with temperatures averaging 50-60 degrees. However, for the first time in 27 years, Rome has been blanketed by several inches of snow…not once, but twice! An unusually cold front from the north brought record freezing temperatures across Europe, and Rome got its share as well.
Visitors who arrived in Rome during this time can say that they’ve seen the Roman Forum blanketed in snow. Due to safety measures, the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and the Coliseum were closed to the public. This allowed for a picturesque view of unspoiled snow as was sprinkled like powdered sugar over the ancient monuments.
Visitors also got to see (and create) some of Rome’s new temporary residents: the Snowmen!
For many, a visit to Rome covered in snow is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Weather like this appears to go into a cycle of 20+ years or so. So if anyone asks: “Does it snow in Rome?”, you can smile and answer: “2-3 times a lifetime”.
For more photographs of Snow in Rome, please visit our Flickr gallery: http://www.flickr.com/photos/romecabs/
And for a video featuring the Snow in Rome, please watch our YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/user/romecabs?feature=mhee#p/u/0/I7Z30sJwpnw
For more information on our tours and transfers, please stop by and visit us at www.RomeCabs.com, and our sister company, http://www.StefanoRomeTours.com
Do YOU have some favorite Snow photos, videos and stories from Italy to share? Please share them in the comment box below, we’d love to see them.
We hope you are having an equally enchanting winter wherever in the world you are!
Thank you for stopping by our photoblog. Please stop by again as we share more photographs and stories from Rome and throughout Italy!
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See you soon in Italy!
~ The Rome Cabs Team
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