The Port of Civitavecchia, also known as "Port of Rome", is an important hub for the maritime transport in Italy, for goods and passengers. Part of the "Motorways of the Sea" it is linked to several Mediterranean ports and represents one of the main links between Italian mainland to Sardinia.The harbour is formed by two piers and a breakwater, on which is a lighthouse. The name Civitavecchia means "ancient town".