Shore excursion from Civitavecchia Port: the Castle of Santa Severa on the beach

The wonderful Castle of Saint Severa is the castle kissed by the sea. The Castle owes its current name to the young Christian martyr Severa.

This area, which has its origins in ancient times, the first findings are already from the Bronze Age when the populations settled thanks to the presence of numerous courses and freshwater springs.

In the seventh century A. C. Pyrgi was built between the most important sea ports of the whole Etruria only 13Km away from the powerful Caere, then Cerveteri, of which it was the main port.

The Etruscan settlement then became the seat, first half of the third century, of a Roman colony (Castrum) whose remains are present in the fortification walls. The side facing the sea, however, is only visible in the cellars of the "woodshed" room.

Let our drive pick you up in front of your cruiseship and take you to discover the beautiful castle of Christian martyr Severa. After the tour, the driver will transport you to the cruiser terminal again for get on board in time.