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Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Civitavecchia
The city’s main archaeological museum, displaying Etruscan, Roman, and maritime finds from the Civitavecchia area. A strong first stop for understanding local history and the ancient port.
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
56 m
Average duration
57 m
Trains per day
114
Distance
58 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vatican to Civitavecchia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vatican to Civitavecchia will cost around $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 114 trains that leave Vatican for Civitavecchia on Fri, Jun 19, 34 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 58 km distance in an average of 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 56 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 1 h 3 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Regionale 20369 · Regionale 12540
Regionale 20769 · Regionale 4504
Regionale 20337 · Regionale 12512
Regionale 5993 · Regionale 12552
Regionale 20325 · Regionale 12614
Regionale Veloce 4136
Regionale Veloce 4140
Regionale Veloce 4134
Regionale Veloce 4130
Regionale 23265 · Regionale Veloce 4136Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vatican to Civitavecchia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $5, and a bus costs an average of $18.
Distance: 36 miles (58 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$6 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Vatican to Civitavecchia:
A train is $15 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vatican to Civitavecchia costing on average $20 (€17).
Other travel options to Civitavecchia take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
The journey is about 9m faster (51m by train vs 1h 0m by car) and roughly $11 (€9) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($6 (€5) vs $16 (€13)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Regionale.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Vatican to Civitavecchia trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 12666 | 7:02 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1h15 | 8:17 PM Civitavecchia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23323+ Intercity 822 | 7:04 PM Rome Balduina | 1h32 | 8:36 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23323 · Regionale 12544 | 7:04 PM Rome Balduina | 1h24 | 8:28 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23323+ Intercity 822 | 7:10 PM Valle Aurelia | 1h26 | 8:36 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23323 · Regionale 12544 | 7:10 PM Valle Aurelia | 1h18 | 8:28 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20769 · Regionale 4504 | 7:17 PM Rome Balduina | 1h29 | 8:46 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12544 | 7:17 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1h11 | 8:28 PM Civitavecchia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 20769 · Regionale 4504 | 7:23 PM Valle Aurelia | 1h23 | 8:46 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4504 | 7:32 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1h14 | 8:46 PM Civitavecchia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 20379 · Regionale 12546 | 7:47 PM Rome Balduina | 1h35 | 9:22 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20379 · Regionale 12546 | 7:53 PM Valle Aurelia | 1h29 | 9:22 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12546 | 8:03 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1h19 | 9:22 PM Civitavecchia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 20381 · Regionale Veloce 4140 | 8:17 PM Rome Balduina | 1h11 | 9:28 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20381 · Regionale Veloce 4140 | 8:23 PM Valle Aurelia | 1h05 | 9:28 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4140 | 8:32 PM Rome S. Pietro | 0h56 | 9:28 PM Civitavecchia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12548 | 8:47 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1h15 | 10:02 PM Civitavecchia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 20385 · Regionale 12550 | 8:47 PM Rome Balduina | 1h29 | 10:16 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20385 · Regionale 12550 | 8:53 PM Valle Aurelia | 1h23 | 10:16 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12550 | 9:02 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1h14 | 10:16 PM Civitavecchia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23295 · Regionale 4506 | 9:02 PM Rome Balduina | 1h19 | 10:21 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23295 · Regionale 4506 | 9:08 PM Valle Aurelia | 1h13 | 10:21 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4506 | 9:17 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1h04 | 10:21 PM Civitavecchia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23273 · Regionale 12586 | 9:36 PM Rome Balduina | 1h39 | 11:15 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23273 · Regionale 12586 | 9:42 PM Valle Aurelia | 1h33 | 11:15 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12586 | 10:02 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1h13 | 11:15 PM Civitavecchia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5993 · Regionale 12552 | 10:15 PM Valle Aurelia | 1h35 | 11:50 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12552 | 10:33 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1h17 | 11:50 PM Civitavecchia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 83158 | 10:48 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1h14 | 12:02 AM Civitavecchia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
Regionale 12570 | 5:31 AM Rome S. Pietro | 1h17 | 6:48 AM Civitavecchia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12501+ InterCityNotte 89512 | 5:34 AM Rome S. Pietro | 1h25 | 6:59 AM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4124 | 6:05 AM Rome S. Pietro | 1h03 | 7:08 AM Civitavecchia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12574 | 6:32 AM Rome S. Pietro | 1h21 | 7:53 AM Civitavecchia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 20325 · Regionale 12614 | 7:02 AM Rome Balduina | 1h28 | 8:30 AM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20325 · Regionale 12614 | 7:08 AM Valle Aurelia | 1h22 | 8:30 AM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 20191 · Regionale 12502 | 7:14 AM Valle Aurelia | 1h27 | 8:41 AM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12614 | 7:16 AM Rome S. Pietro | 1h14 | 8:30 AM Civitavecchia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 20327 · Regionale 12504 | 7:32 AM Rome Balduina | 1h30 | 9:02 AM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12502 | 7:32 AM Rome S. Pietro | 1h09 | 8:41 AM Civitavecchia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 20327 · Regionale 12504 | 7:38 AM Valle Aurelia | 1h24 | 9:02 AM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20565 · Regionale 12578 | 7:44 AM Valle Aurelia | 1h25 | 9:09 AM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12504 | 7:47 AM Rome S. Pietro | 1h15 | 9:02 AM Civitavecchia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12578 | 7:55 AM Rome S. Pietro | 1h14 | 9:09 AM Civitavecchia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23251 · Regionale 12506 | 8:02 AM Rome Balduina | 1h39 | 9:41 AM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 12795 · Regionale 12506 | 8:14 AM Valle Aurelia | 1h27 | 9:41 AM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20323 · Regionale 12508 | 8:32 AM Rome Balduina | 1h45 | 10:17 AM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12506 | 8:32 AM Rome S. Pietro | 1h09 | 9:41 AM Civitavecchia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 12797 · Regionale 12508 | 8:45 AM Valle Aurelia | 1h32 | 10:17 AM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12508 | 9:02 AM Rome S. Pietro | 1h15 | 10:17 AM Civitavecchia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 20333 · Regionale 12510 | 9:17 AM Rome Balduina | 1h23 | 10:40 AM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20333 · Regionale 12510 | 9:23 AM Valle Aurelia | 1h17 | 10:40 AM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12510 | 9:32 AM Rome S. Pietro | 1h08 | 10:40 AM Civitavecchia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23313+ Intercity 510 | 9:35 AM Rome Balduina | 1h30 | 11:05 AM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23313+ Intercity 510 | 9:42 AM Valle Aurelia | 1h23 | 11:05 AM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23313+ Intercity 510 | 9:45 AM Rome S. Pietro | 1h20 | 11:05 AM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20337 · Regionale 12512 | 9:47 AM Rome Balduina | 1h33 | 11:20 AM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20337 · Regionale 12512 | 9:53 AM Valle Aurelia | 1h27 | 11:20 AM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12512 | 10:02 AM Rome S. Pietro | 1h18 | 11:20 AM Civitavecchia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 20339 · Regionale Veloce 4130 | 10:17 AM Rome Balduina | 1h11 | 11:28 AM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20339 · Regionale Veloce 4130 | 10:23 AM Valle Aurelia | 1h05 | 11:28 AM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4130 | 10:32 AM Rome S. Pietro | 0h56 | 11:28 AM Civitavecchia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus RM66E · Regionale 12514 | 10:38 AM Rome S. Pietro | 1h39 | 12:17 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20341 · Autobus RM68E · Regionale 12516 | 10:47 AM Rome Balduina | 1h48 | 12:35 PM Civitavecchia station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 20341 · Autobus RM68E · Regionale 12516 | 10:53 AM Valle Aurelia | 1h42 | 12:35 PM Civitavecchia station | 2 transfers | |
Autobus RM68E · Regionale 12516 | 11:08 AM Rome S. Pietro | 1h27 | 12:35 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23331 · Autobus RM70E · Regionale 12520 | 11:34 AM Rome Balduina | 1h56 | 1:30 PM Civitavecchia station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 23331 · Autobus RM70E · Regionale 12520 | 11:40 AM Valle Aurelia | 1h50 | 1:30 PM Civitavecchia station | 2 transfers | |
Autobus RM70E · Regionale 12520 | 11:58 AM Rome S. Pietro | 1h32 | 1:30 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23257 · Autobus RM72E · Regionale 12522 | 12:04 PM Rome Balduina | 2h12 | 2:16 PM Civitavecchia station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 23257 · Autobus RM72E · Regionale 12522 | 12:10 PM Valle Aurelia | 2h06 | 2:16 PM Civitavecchia station | 2 transfers | |
Autobus RM72E · Regionale 12522 | 12:23 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1h53 | 2:16 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23299 · Autobus RM74E · Regionale 4500 | 12:34 PM Rome Balduina | 1h47 | 2:21 PM Civitavecchia station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 23299 · Autobus RM74E · Regionale 4500 | 12:40 PM Valle Aurelia | 1h41 | 2:21 PM Civitavecchia station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 20349 · Regionale 12524 | 12:47 PM Rome Balduina | 2h22 | 3:09 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus RM74E · Regionale 4500 | 12:53 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1h28 | 2:21 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20349 · Regionale 12524 | 12:53 PM Valle Aurelia | 2h16 | 3:09 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23281 · Regionale 12524 | 1:34 PM Rome Balduina | 1h35 | 3:09 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23281 · Regionale 12524 | 1:40 PM Valle Aurelia | 1h29 | 3:09 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12524 | 1:47 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1h22 | 3:09 PM Civitavecchia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23261 · Regionale Veloce 4134 | 2:04 PM Rome Balduina | 1h09 | 3:13 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23261 · Regionale Veloce 4134 | 2:10 PM Valle Aurelia | 1h03 | 3:13 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4134 | 2:17 PM Rome S. Pietro | 0h56 | 3:13 PM Civitavecchia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 20357 · Regionale 12564 | 2:47 PM Rome Balduina | 1h30 | 4:17 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20357 · Regionale 12564 | 2:53 PM Valle Aurelia | 1h24 | 4:17 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12564 | 3:02 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1h15 | 4:17 PM Civitavecchia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23263 · Regionale 12572 | 3:04 PM Rome Balduina | 1h18 | 4:22 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23263 · Regionale 12572 | 3:10 PM Valle Aurelia | 1h12 | 4:22 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12572 | 3:17 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1h05 | 4:22 PM Civitavecchia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23285 · Regionale 12530 | 3:34 PM Rome Balduina | 1h33 | 5:07 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23285 · Regionale 12530 | 3:40 PM Valle Aurelia | 1h27 | 5:07 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12530 | 3:47 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1h20 | 5:07 PM Civitavecchia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23265 · Regionale Veloce 4136 | 4:04 PM Rome Balduina | 1h09 | 5:13 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23265 · Regionale Veloce 4136 | 4:10 PM Valle Aurelia | 1h03 | 5:13 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4136 | 4:17 PM Rome S. Pietro | 0h56 | 5:13 PM Civitavecchia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 20763 · Regionale 12534 | 4:17 PM Rome Balduina | 1h52 | 6:09 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20017 · Regionale 12534 | 4:29 PM Valle Aurelia | 1h40 | 6:09 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12534 | 4:47 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1h22 | 6:09 PM Civitavecchia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23267 · Regionale 4502 | 5:04 PM Rome Balduina | 1h16 | 6:20 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23267 · Regionale 4502 | 5:10 PM Valle Aurelia | 1h10 | 6:20 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4502 | 5:17 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1h03 | 6:20 PM Civitavecchia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 20765 · Regionale 12538 | 5:17 PM Rome Balduina | 1h45 | 7:02 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 12821 · Regionale 12538 | 5:29 PM Valle Aurelia | 1h33 | 7:02 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12538 | 5:47 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1h15 | 7:02 PM Civitavecchia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 20369 · Regionale 12540 | 5:47 PM Rome Balduina | 1h34 | 7:21 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20369 · Regionale 12540 | 5:53 PM Valle Aurelia | 1h28 | 7:21 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12540 | 6:02 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1h19 | 7:21 PM Civitavecchia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23269 · Regionale Veloce 4138 | 6:04 PM Rome Balduina | 1h22 | 7:26 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23269 · Regionale Veloce 4138 | 6:10 PM Valle Aurelia | 1h16 | 7:26 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4138 | 6:17 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1h09 | 7:26 PM Civitavecchia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 20373 · Regionale 12666 | 6:47 PM Rome Balduina | 1h30 | 8:17 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20373 · Regionale 12666 | 6:53 PM Valle Aurelia | 1h24 | 8:17 PM Civitavecchia station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Vatican to Civitavecchia run on average 96 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 32 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 36 miles (58 km) distance in 50m.
Distance 36 miles (58 km) |
Average train duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Trains per day 96 |
Direct trains 32 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 4:30 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 4 days |
Discover the best of Civitavecchia — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Civitavecchia trip today.
The city’s main archaeological museum, displaying Etruscan, Roman, and maritime finds from the Civitavecchia area. A strong first stop for understanding local history and the ancient port.
A small but important archaeological museum at nearby Santa Severa, known for finds from ancient Pyrgi, the port sanctuary of Caere. Worth visiting with the castle complex.
A maritime-focused museum in the Santa Severa Castle complex, presenting seafaring, shipwrecks, and coastal history tied to the Tyrrhenian shore. A good thematic museum near Civitavecchia.
The city’s seafront promenade, popular for walks, sea views, and sunset photos. It is one of the easiest and most enjoyable areas to experience Civitavecchia on foot.
A charming old square in the historic center, surrounded by traditional buildings and a more local atmosphere. It is one of the best places to sense the older city fabric.
The marina and waterfront area is lively, photogenic, and closely tied to the city’s maritime identity. It is a natural area for strolling near the harbor.
A classic Tyrrhenian coast pasta with clams, garlic, olive oil, and parsley. It is a staple in Civitavecchia thanks to the city’s long fishing tradition.
Mixed small fried fish and seafood, lightly floured and crisp. It is a beloved Lazio seaside dish commonly served in port towns like Civitavecchia.
A rich fisherman's seafood stew made with assorted fish, mollusks, and tomato. Coastal Lazio versions are popular around Civitavecchia and reflect the local maritime heritage.
Well-known seafood restaurant near the waterfront, appreciated for fresh fish dishes, pasta, and a polished but relaxed atmosphere.
Established local restaurant known for seafood specialties and traditional Italian cooking, with an elegant setting suited to a longer dinner.
Popular casual spot for pizza, pasta, and seafood, valued for generous portions and a friendly, classic local atmosphere.
Generally moderate. Port-area cafes can cost more, while local bars and trattorias are reasonably priced.
Service is often included or modest. Locals may round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes, 5-10% in restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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Civitavecchia Railway Station, Civitavecchia -> Civitavecchia City Center, Civitavecchia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vatican to Civitavecchia by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Civitavecchia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Vatican to Civitavecchia trains use the Roma San Pietro to Civitavecchia station pair. Use this guide to compare Vatican and Civitavecchia train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Civitavecchia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Il Bettolino, Ristorante Pizzeria da Baffone
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Civitavecchia. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Civitavecchia. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Civitavecchia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Civitavecchia: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Civitavecchia: Elevators.
Nearby hotels include Hotel San Giorgio, Hotel de La Ville, Hotel Traiano.
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