Civitavecchia is among the most important Italian passenger ports. The maritime connections have been increased by the recent "motorways of the sea" project that was designed to increase sea travel around the Mediterranea. From Civitavecchia it is possible to reach Sardinia and Sicily by ferry. The port was built under the Emperor Trajan in the 2nd century AD. Civitavecchia is also considered the 'port of Rome' and is today the most important ferry terminal in Italy, it was relaunched thanks to the 'motorways of the sea' project and is the second largest port in Europe for cruise ship tr... [More information]
Address: Raccordo Civitavecchia - Viterbo, 00053 Civitavecchia RM
Directions: Google Map @ Civitavecchia, port
Trapani is on the western coast of Sicily and is also known for producing salt and for sailing, due to the strategic location of its port. Brief history Trapani was founded by the Elymians and soon became an important city. Later it was allied to Carthage, the city walls were built and the Romans were defeated here under the leadership of Aderbale. However, in 241 BC the Romans finally managed to conquer the city. Following the Romans, the Byzantines, Arabs and the Normans dominated. The port in Trapani has always been important, especially during the Middle Ages when the other maritime cities... [More information]