Monuments Statua Madonna The Madonna of Civitavecchia is a small statue depicting the Madonna, 42 cm tall, of Bosnian origin, exhibited since 1995. The statue is located in the Gregori family's garden and is said to have produced tears of blood 14 times. For this reason, it has often been the subject of scientific studies but in any case the phenomenon has not been made official by the Catholic Church.
Walls, towers and gates Porta Livorno The Livorno Gate was built in 1761, at the behest of Pope Clement XIII, with the aim of allowing quick access to all the workers of the port on the north side of the city of Civitavecchia. Recently, the door has been restored to its former glory throughout its architectural structure.
Monuments Monumento ai Caduti The War Memorial of Civitavecchia was wanted by King Vittorio Emmanuel III to honor the fallen in World War I. The work was performed by the artist Riva who composed a sculptural complex in bronze specifically to remember the fallen in the war.
Churches and places of worship Cattedrale di Civitavecchia Civitavecchia Cathedral is a Baroque building, dating back to 1782. It was built in Baroque style on the remains of a small church at the behest of Pope Clement XIV and became Cathedral only in 1805. In the facade of the building we can admire the two sculptures by Pietro De Laurentiis and the fresco by ``San Francesco receiving the Stigmate`` by Antonio Nessi.
Churches and places of worship La Madonnina The Madonna of Civitavecchia is kept in the Parish of Saint Augustine in the homonymous city. Its history dates back to 2 February 1995 when a statue depicting Our Lady and coming from Medjugorie began to tear blood. The statue did not stop tearing for the following thirteen days in the presence of many people and the Bishop who decided to place the statue in the parish from where it was originally moved.
Walls, towers and gates Torre del Marangone The Torre del Marangone was built during the 17th century at the behest of Pius V. The denomination derives from an ancient ditch located near it. The structure has a square plan and rests on a rocky part from where the sea is dominated. It was part of the sixty-one control towers built along the Tyrrhenian coast at the request of Pope Pius V.
Castles, palaces and mansions Forte Michelangelo Fort Michelangelo was erected in 1535, by Giuliano Leno and Antonio da Sangallo, students of Bramante, who directed the works of the Fort until his death in 1514. The idea of a fortress was born at the time of Pope Giulio II della Rovere, who had decided to erect a fortress to defend the port of Civitavecchia and thus ensuring the tranquility of its citizens. The main tower, known as the Maschio, was entrusted to Michelangelo Buonarroti, from whose fort it also takes its name.
Castles, palaces and mansions La Rocca The Fortress is one of the most beautiful buildings in Civitavecchia. It was built around the 14th century at the behest of the Frangipane family. Over the years it has often changed function from castle to watchtower, to shooting range and finally also to the cemetery. Although today there are only ruins left, its beauty and magnificence are still clearly visible.