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Discovering the city of “Incanto” (enchantment), between the Roman period, the Middle Ages, and World Wars
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Exploring the main sites and attractions of Civitavecchia, we will discover its rich history spanning nearly 2 millennia, from the Roman times to the Middle Ages, from the Renaissance to the Second World War.
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Civitavecchia - Historic Center
The tour begins at an unusual statue of a Japanese samurai, known as Hasekura Tsunenaga.
Situated at the port's entrance, it commemorates his trip to the city over 400 years ago and represents the port's international presence and dedication to cultural and commercial interactions.
As you wander around the ancient Roman port ruins, you will witness fishermen selling freshly caught fish on the dock, bringing scenes of real life to mind. Following our visit to other points of interest in the port, such as the Giulia fortress (commonly known as Forte Michelangelo), a fountain designed by Vanvitelli, and the city walls, we will explore the picturesque old town.
Here we will visit some interesting monuments, ancient churches, and medieval squares. Upon exiting the downtown area via distinct narrow pathways, we will arrive at the wide and sophisticated waterfront of Civitavecchia, where the imposing Kiss Statue stands tall, which has become one of the symbols of the city despite being a controversial modern monument.
At the end of the Promenade a real hidden gem: the Church of the Japanese Martyrs, the only Japanese Catholic church in Europe, dedicated to the 26 Christians executed in Nagasaki in 1597.
Here we will admire the wonderful and peculiar paintings of the artist Lucas Hasegawa, in perfect Japanese style, depicting Santa Maria in a kimono, Jesus, and all the Saints with oriental traits. On the way back you can stop by the interesting historic district called Ghetto, which is likely the only Ghetto in the world not to have hosted people of Jewish origin.