Cruise Region : Round the world cruises |
Company : MSC Cruises |
Ship : MSC Magnifica |
Journey Start : Fri 10 Feb 2023 |
Journey End : Sun 30 Apr 2023 |
Start in : Valparaíso / Chile |
End in : Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy |
Count Nights : 79 nights |
Day | Port | Date | Arrival | Departure |
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1 | Valparaíso / Chile | Fri 10 Feb | 18:00 | |
2 | Day at sea / Sea | Sat 11 Feb | ||
3 | Day at sea / Sea | Sun 12 Feb | ||
4 | Arika / Chile | Mon 13 Feb | 08:00 | 18:00 |
5 | Day at sea / Sea | Tue 14 Feb | ||
6 | Callao / Peru | Wed 15 Feb | 08:00 | 23:59 |
7 | Callao / Peru | Thu 16 Feb | 00:01 | 18:00 |
8 | Day at sea / Sea | Fri 17 Feb | ||
9 | Day at sea / Sea | Sat 18 Feb | ||
10 | Day at sea / Sea | Sun 19 Feb | ||
11 | Day at sea / Sea | Mon 20 Feb | ||
12 | Xanga Roa / Chile | Tue 21 Feb | 08:00 | 20:00 |
13 | Day at sea / Sea | Wed 22 Feb | ||
14 | Day at sea / Sea | Thu 23 Feb | ||
15 | Bounty Bay Passage / Pitcairn Islands | Fri 24 Feb | 08:00 | 08:00 |
16 | Day at sea / Sea | Sat 25 Feb | ||
17 | Day at sea / Sea | Sun 26 Feb | ||
18 | Papeete / French Polynesia | Mon 27 Feb | 08:00 | 23:59 |
19 | Papeete / French Polynesia | Tue 28 Feb | 00:01 | 18:00 |
20 | Day at sea / Sea | Wed 01 Mar | ||
21 | Rarotonga / Cook Islands | Thu 02 Mar | 08:00 | 18:00 |
22 | Eytutaki Eytutaki Aitutaki / Cook Islands | Fri 03 Mar | 08:00 | 17:00 |
23 | Day at sea / Sea | Sat 04 Mar | ||
24 | Day at sea / Sea | Sun 05 Mar | ||
25 | Day at sea / Sea | Mon 06 Mar | ||
26 | Day at sea / Sea | Tue 07 Mar | ||
27 | Oakland / New Zealand | Wed 08 Mar | 09:00 | 21:00 |
28 | Toran / New Zealand | Thu 09 Mar | 08:00 | 17:00 |
29 | Napier / New Zealand | Fri 10 Mar | 10:00 | 17:00 |
30 | Wellington / New Zealand | Sat 11 Mar | 07:00 | 14:00 |
31 | Milford Sound / New Zealand | Sun 12 Mar | 15:00 | 15:00 |
32 | Day at sea / Sea | Mon 13 Mar | ||
33 | Day at sea / Sea | Tue 14 Mar | ||
34 | Tasmania (Hobart) / Australia | Wed 15 Mar | 07:00 | 19:00 |
35 | Day at sea / Sea | Thu 16 Mar | ||
36 | Sydney / Australia | Fri 17 Mar | 08:00 | 23:59 |
37 | Sydney / Australia | Sat 18 Mar | 00:01 | 18:00 |
38 | Day at sea / Sea | Sun 19 Mar | ||
39 | Day at sea / Sea | Mon 20 Mar | ||
40 | Little ones / Maldives | Tue 21 Mar | 08:00 | 18:00 |
41 | We / New Caledonia | Wed 22 Mar | 07:00 | 18:00 |
42 | Port Vila / Vanuatu | Thu 23 Mar | 07:00 | 17:00 |
43 | Day at sea / Sea | Fri 24 Mar | ||
44 | Day at sea / Sea | Sat 25 Mar | ||
45 | Alotau / Papua New Guinea | Sun 26 Mar | 08:00 | 19:00 |
46 | Day at sea / Sea | Mon 27 Mar | ||
47 | Cairns / Australia | Tue 28 Mar | 07:00 | 17:00 |
48 | Day at sea / Sea | Wed 29 Mar | ||
49 | Day at sea / Sea | Thu 30 Mar | ||
50 | Darwin / Australia | Fri 31 Mar | 09:00 | 19:00 |
51 | Day at sea / Sea | Sat 01 Apr | ||
52 | Day at sea / Sea | Sun 02 Apr | ||
53 | my love / Indonesia | Mon 03 Apr | 08:00 | 20:00 |
54 | Tanjung Benoit / Indonesia | Tue 04 Apr | 08:00 | 23:59 |
55 | Tanjung Benoit / Indonesia | Wed 05 Apr | 00:01 | 18:00 |
56 | Day at sea / Sea | Thu 06 Apr | ||
57 | Day at sea / Sea | Fri 07 Apr | ||
58 | Singapore / Singapore | Sat 08 Apr | 07:00 | 19:00 |
59 | Klang (Kuala Lumpur) / Malaysia | Sun 09 Apr | 09:00 | 20:00 |
60 | Day at sea / Sea | Mon 10 Apr | ||
61 | Day at sea / Sea | Tue 11 Apr | ||
62 | Day at sea / Sea | Wed 12 Apr | ||
63 | Colombo / Sri Lanka | Thu 13 Apr | 08:00 | 18:00 |
64 | Day at sea / Sea | Fri 14 Apr | ||
65 | Day at sea / Sea | Sat 15 Apr | ||
66 | Mumbai (Bombay) / India | Sun 16 Apr | 08:00 | 23:59 |
67 | Mumbai (Bombay) / India | Mon 17 Apr | 00:01 | 18:00 |
68 | Day at sea / Sea | Tue 18 Apr | ||
69 | Day at sea / Sea | Wed 19 Apr | ||
70 | Salalah / Oman | Thu 20 Apr | 08:00 | 18:00 |
71 | Day at sea / Sea | Fri 21 Apr | ||
72 | Day at sea / Sea | Sat 22 Apr | ||
73 | Day at sea / Sea | Sun 23 Apr | ||
74 | Day at sea / Sea | Mon 24 Apr | ||
75 | Aqaba / Jordan | Tue 25 Apr | 07:00 | 19:00 |
76 | Suez Canal / Egypt | Wed 26 Apr | 17:00 | 17:00 |
77 | Suez Canal / Egypt | Thu 27 Apr | 17:00 | 17:00 |
78 | Day at sea / Sea | Fri 28 Apr | ||
79 | Day at sea / Sea | Sat 29 Apr | ||
80 | Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy | Sun 30 Apr | 08:00 |
The cruise booking conditions may vary depending on the itinerary, season, and selected package. However, the basic conditions include:
1. **Deposit and Full Payment:**
- A deposit of 30% is required to confirm the booking.
- Full payment is usually required 60-90 days prior to departure. For late bookings, full payment may be required immediately.
2. **Cancellation and Penalties:**
- Cancellation penalties depend on the time remaining before departure. The closer to the departure date, the higher the penalties.
- More than 60 days before departure: €50 per person
- 59 to 30 days: 30% of the total price
- 29 to 22 days: 50%
- 21 to 15 days: 70%
- Less than 14 days before departure: 100%
3. **Booking Changes:**
- Passenger substitutions are subject to an additional fee of €50 per person.
4. **Insurance:**
- It is recommended to purchase travel or medical insurance to cover potential costs in case of cancellation or changes to the booking, as well as medical expenses during the cruise.
5. **Document Requirements:**
- All passengers must have valid passports and visas for visiting countries (if required by the destination) on the cruise itinerary. The responsibility for obtaining visas lies with the passengers.
Important: MSC reserves the right to change the cabin to the same category or higher. However, MSC will do everything possible to avoid changing the cabin.
Additional costs:
Additionally paid on the liner:
For any purchase of goods on the liner in bars, restaurants, shops and services in the spa center, hairdresser, etc. you will be additionally charged a service fee, which will average 15% of the purchase price.
The standard cruise fare typically does not include a drink package. You may choose and add an appropriate drink package to your cruise.
Drink package rules:
- All guests sharing a cabin, including children over 3 years old, must book a drink package. For children, a MINORS PACKAGE is available.
- Seating together in the main restaurant for dinner is only possible if all guests have booked the same drink package or none at all.
- Packages are for personal use only; cruise cards cannot be shared. Only one drink can be ordered per request. If misuse of the package occurs, the cruise company reserves the right to block the package without refunding the remaining days.
- Drink packages are valid every day throughout the cruise and cannot be purchased for individual days.
- Packages are not valid in specialty bars, cafés, and restaurants, including:
- Venchi 1878 establishments, Jean-Philippe Maury venues, MSC Virtuosa Starship Club, MSC World Europa Coffee Emporium, MSC World Europa Raj Polo Tea Room.
- Due to Saudi Arabian law, alcoholic drinks are not available while docked in Saudi Arabian ports. Alcoholic beverages will only be available once the ship leaves the port and is at sea.
- Drink packages purchased onboard will be more expensive than those bought when booking the cruise.
- Detailed lists of drink packages will be available onboard.
- Packages are valid on Sir Bani Yas and Ocean Cay islands.
Prices per person, per day:
Mediterranean; Northern Europe; UAE & Persian Gulf; Red Sea; Caribbean from Fort-de-France*
EASY PACKAGE (adults 18+)
- Cruises 1-7 days: €43
- Cruises 8+ days: €39
√ a selection of classic cocktails, house spirits and mixed drinks
√ non-alcoholic cocktails
√ dedicated selection of house wines by the glass, beer, sodas, fruit juices
√ bottled mineral water
√ classic hot drink (espresso, cappuccino, coffee latte, hot tea)
Valid: 24/7 in select onboard bars, main restaurants, and buffet (excluding specialty restaurants).
EASY PLUS PACKAGE (adults 18+)
- Cruises 1-7 days: €57
- Cruises 8+ days: €54
All drinks priced up to €9 or $10*
√ frozen and classic cocktails, variety of spirit brands, liquors and cordials
√ a selection of wine by the glass
√ a 10% discount on bottled wines purchased onboard
√ a wide variety of draft and bottled beers, non-alcoholic cocktails, soft drinks
√ mineral water
√ coffee drinks, hot chocolate and hot teas
The Easy Plus Package covers all the above served at our bars, buffet, main restaurant and specialty restaurants. What’s more, it also includes Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve and other exclusive MSC destinations.
*€9 for European, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Qatar, Egypt, Red Sea & Saudi Arabia, and Antilles cruises; $10 for Caribbean, Northern America, South America and Asia cruises.
Valid: 24/7 in onboard bars, main restaurants, buffet, and specialty restaurants.
PREMIUM EXTRA PACKAGE (adults 18+)
- Cruises 1-7 days: €77
- Cruises 8+ days: €74
All drinks priced up to €14 or $16*
√ an extensive variety of frozen and classic cocktails, premium brand spirits, liquors and cordials
√ a varied selection of wines and champagne by the glass
√ a 25% discount on bottles of wine and champagne purchased on board
√ our entire selection of draft, craft and bottled beers, sodas, fruit juices
√ mineral water, energy drinks
√ coffee drinks, hot chocolate and teas
Valid: 24/7 in onboard bars, main restaurants, buffet, and specialty restaurants.
ALCOHOL-FREE PACKAGE (adults 18+)
- Cruises 1-7 days: €26
- Cruises 8+ days: €24
√ a wide choice of alcohol-free cocktails, sodas, energy drinks
√ mineral water, flavored water, fruit juices
√ classic coffee drinks and coffee specialties, hot chocolate, hot teas, soft-serve ice cream
Valid: 24/7 in onboard bars, main restaurants, buffet (excluding specialty restaurants).
MINORS PACKAGE (children 3-17 years)**
- Cruises 1-7 days: €18
- Cruises 8+ days: €17
√ alcohol-free cocktails, sodas, energy drinks
√ mineral water, flavored water, fruit juices
√ a selection of coffee drinks, hot chocolate, hot tea and soft-serve ice cream.
Applicable for minors (age respective of the country/operation area) who are part of a group/family purchasing an adult package.
Valid: 24/7 in select onboard bars, main restaurants, and buffet (excluding specialty restaurants).
Prices and rules are similar for other regions, with minor variations in costs for South America, Asia, and the Far East.
Arica is a commune and a port city with a population of 222,619 in the Arica Province of northern Chile's Arica y Parinacota Region. It is Chile's northernmost city, being located only 18 km (11 mi) south of the border with Peru. The city is the capital of both the Arica Province and the Arica and Parinacota Region. Arica has a mild, temperate climate with some of the lowest annual rainfall rates anywhere in the world, consequently there are rarely any clouds over Arica. Arica is located at the bend of South America's western coast known as the Arica Bend or Arica Elbow. At the location of the city are two lush valleys that dissect the Atacama Desert converge: Azapa and Lluta. These valleys provide fruit for export.
Papeete is the capital city of French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France in the Pacific Ocean. The commune of Papeete is located on the island of Tahiti, in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands, of which Papeete is the administrative capital. The French High Commissioner also resides in Papeete. It is the primary center of Tahitian and French Polynesian public and private governmental, commercial, industrial and financial services, the hub of French Polynesian tourism and a commonly used port of call. The Windward Islands are themselves part of the Society Islands. The name Papeete means "water from a basket".
The urban area of Papeete had a total population of 136,771 inhabitants at the August 2017 census, 26,926 of whom lived in the commune of Papeete proper.
Papeete is the capital city of French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France in the Pacific Ocean. The commune of Papeete is located on the island of Tahiti, in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands, of which Papeete is the administrative capital. The French High Commissioner also resides in Papeete. It is the primary center of Tahitian and French Polynesian public and private governmental, commercial, industrial and financial services, the hub of French Polynesian tourism and a commonly used port of call. The Windward Islands are themselves part of the Society Islands. The name Papeete means "water from a basket".
The urban area of Papeete had a total population of 136,771 inhabitants at the August 2017 census, 26,926 of whom lived in the commune of Papeete proper.
Rarotonga is the most populous island of the Cook Islands, with a population of 10,572 (census 2011), out of the country's total resident population of 14,974. Captain John Dibbs, master of the colonial brig Endeavour, is credited as the European discoverer on 25 July 1823, while transporting the missionary Rev. John Williams.
The Cook Islands' Parliament buildings and international airport are on Rarotonga. Rarotonga is a very popular tourist destination with many resorts, hotels and motels. The chief town, Avarua, on the north coast, is the capital of the Cook Islands.
Аитутаки — атолл в Тихом океане в составе островов Кука, в 220 км севернее острова Раротонга. Аитутаки является вторым по посещаемости туристами островов в архипелаге Кука. Административный центр острова — Арутанга на западном побережье.
Napier is a New Zealand city with a seaport, located in Hawke's Bay on the eastern coast of the North Island. The population of Napier is about 63,900 as of the June 2018. About 18 kilometres (11 mi) south of Napier is the inland city of Hastings. These two neighbouring cities are often called "The Bay Cities" or "The Twin Cities" of New Zealand. The total population of the Napier-Hastings Urban Area is 134,500 people, which makes it the sixth-largest urban area in New Zealand, closely followed by Dunedin (122,000), and trailing Tauranga(141,600).
Napier is about 320 kilometres (200 mi) northeast of the capital city of Wellington. Napier (63,900) has a smaller population than its neighbouring city of Hastings (70,600) but is seen as the main centre due to it being closer in distance to both the seaport and the main airport that service Hawke's Bay, and Hastings' population figure includes 13,000 people living in Havelock North, which is often considered a town in its own right. The City of Napier has a land area of 106 square kilometres (41 sq mi) and a population density of 540.0 per square kilometre.
Napier is the nexus of the largest wool centre in the Southern Hemisphere, and it has the primary export seaport for northeastern New Zealand – which is the largest producer of apples, pears, and stone fruit in New Zealand. Napier has also become an important grape and wine production area, with the grapes grown around Hastings and Napier being sent through the Port of Napier for export. Large amounts of sheep's wool, frozen meat, wood pulp, and timber also pass through Napier annually for export. Smaller amounts of these materials are shipped via road and railway to the large metropolitan areas of New Zealand itself, such as Auckland, Wellington and Hamilton.
Napier is a popular tourist city, with a unique concentration of 1930s Art Deco architecture, built after much of the city was razed in the 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake. It also has one of the most photographed tourist attractions in the country, a statue on Marine Parade called Pania of the Reef. Thousands of people flock to Napier every February for the Tremains Art Deco Weekend event, a celebration of its Art Deco heritage and history. Other notable tourist events attracting many outsiders to the region annually include F.A.W.C! Food and Wine Classic events, and the Mission Estate Concert at Mission Estate and Winery in the suburb of Taradale.
Hobart is the capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. With a population of approximately 225,000 (over 40% of Tasmania's population), it is the least populated Australian state capital city, and second smallest if territories are taken into account (after Darwin, Northern Territory). Founded in 1804 as a British penal colony, Hobart, formerly known as Hobart Town or Hobarton, is Australia's second oldest capital city after Sydney, New South Wales. Prior to British settlement, the Hobart area had been occupied for possibly as long as 35,000 years, by the semi-nomadic Mouheneener tribe, a sub-group of the Nuennone, or South-East tribe. The descendants of these Aboriginal Tasmanians often refer to themselves as 'Palawa'.
Sydney is the state capital of New South Wales and the most populous city in Australiaand Oceania. Located on Australia's east coast, the metropolis surrounds Port Jackson and extends about 70 km (43.5 mi) on its periphery towards the Blue Mountains to the west, Hawkesbury to the north, and Macarthur to the south. Sydney is made up of 658 suburbs, 40 local government areas and 15 contiguous regions. Residents of the city are known as "Sydneysiders". As of June 2017, Sydney's estimated metropolitan population was 5,131,326, and is home to approximately 65% of the state's population.
Sydney is the state capital of New South Wales and the most populous city in Australiaand Oceania. Located on Australia's east coast, the metropolis surrounds Port Jackson and extends about 70 km (43.5 mi) on its periphery towards the Blue Mountains to the west, Hawkesbury to the north, and Macarthur to the south. Sydney is made up of 658 suburbs, 40 local government areas and 15 contiguous regions. Residents of the city are known as "Sydneysiders". As of June 2017, Sydney's estimated metropolitan population was 5,131,326, and is home to approximately 65% of the state's population.
Мале — это столица Мальдивской республики, которая расположена в центре архипелага. Территория составляет всего два квадратных километра, из-за чего город не может иметь все, что положено столице. Поэтому крупные предприятия, концерны, и важные государственные объекты, такие например как аэропорт, находятся на соседних островах. Несмотря на маленькие размеры, остров довольно густо населён, поэтому его территорию искусственно расширяют. Сегодня Мале единственный город в стране, который имеет асфальтированные дороги и высотные дома. Но, не смотря на это, город сохранил красоту дикой природы и прелесть белых пляжей с чистой морской водой.
Port Vila is the capital and largest city of Vanuatu and is on the island of Efate.
Its population in the last census (2009) was 44,040, an increase of 35% on the previous census result (29,356 in 1999). In 2009, the population of Port Vila formed 18.8% of the country's population, and 66.9% of the population of Efate.
On the south coast of the island of Efate, in Shefa Province, Port Vila is the economic and commercial centre of Vanuatu. The mayor is Mambo Albert Sandy Daniel, of the Vanua'aku Pati, elected in January 2018; his deputy is Eric Puyo Festa, of the Grin Confederation.
On March 13, 2015, Port Vila bore extensive damage from Cyclone Pam.
Cairns City is the suburb at the centre of Cairns in the local government area of Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia.It can also be referred to as the Cairns Central Business District (CBD). In the 2011 census, the population of Cairns City was 2,737 people.
Darwin is the capital city of the Northern Territory of Australia, situated on the Timor Sea. It is the largest city in the sparsely populated Northern Territory, with a population of 145,916. It is the smallest and most northerly of the Australian capital cities, and acts as the Top End's regional centre.
Сингапур довольно необычный город Азии — это город-государство, которое расположилось на островах в Индийском океане. Его колониальные кварталы, храмы, музеи, великолепны парки, аттракционы, современные небоскребы и крупнейший морской порт, придают городу уникальный колорит и неповторимость. Город получил важное экономическое и политическое значение среди стран Восточной Азии. Все основные достопримечательности сосредоточены в четырех районах города. Основными из них являются: здание Импресс-Плейс-Билдинг, армянская церковь Св. Грегора-Святителя, Концертный зал и театр Виктории, англиканский собор Св. Андрея, католический собор Гуд-Шеферд, здания Парламента, а так же много других памятников архитектуры, дворцов, храмов и просто интересных улиц и кварталов.
Colombo is the commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka. According to the Brookings Institution, Colombo metropolitan area has a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 in the city proper. It is the financial centre of the island and a popular tourist destination. It is located on the west coast of the island and adjacent to the Greater Colombo area which includes Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, the legislative capital of Sri Lanka and Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia. Colombo is often referred to as the capital since Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is within the urban area of, and a suburb of, Colombo. It is also the administrative capital of the Western Province and the district capital of Colombo District. Colombo is a busy and vibrant place with a mixture of modern life and colonial buildings and ruins. It was the legislative capital of Sri Lanka until 1982.
Due to its large harbour and its strategic position along the East-West sea trade routes, Colombo was known to ancient traders 2,000 years ago. It was made the capital of the island when Sri Lanka was ceded to the British Empire in 1815, and its status as capital was retained when the nation became independent in 1948. In 1978, when administrative functions were moved to Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Colombo was designated as the commercial capital of Sri Lanka.
Mumbai is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India with an estimated city proper population of 12.4 million as of 2011. Along with the neighbouring regions of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, it is the second most populous metropolitan area in India, with a population of 21.3 million as of 2016. Mumbai lies on the Konkancoast on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. In 2008, Mumbai was named an alpha world city. It is also the wealthiest city in India, and has the highest number of millionaires and billionaires among all cities in India. Mumbai is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Elephanta Caves, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, and the city's distinctive ensemble of Victorian and Art Deco buildings.
Mumbai is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India with an estimated city proper population of 12.4 million as of 2011. Along with the neighbouring regions of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, it is the second most populous metropolitan area in India, with a population of 21.3 million as of 2016. Mumbai lies on the Konkancoast on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. In 2008, Mumbai was named an alpha world city. It is also the wealthiest city in India, and has the highest number of millionaires and billionaires among all cities in India. Mumbai is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Elephanta Caves, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, and the city's distinctive ensemble of Victorian and Art Deco buildings.
Salalah is the capital and largest city of the southern Omani governorate of Dhofar. Its population in 2009 was about 197,169.
Salalah is the second-largest city in the Sultanate of Oman, and the largest city in the Dhofar Province. Salalah is the birthplace of the current sultan, Qaboos bin Said. Salalah attracts many people from other parts of Oman and the Persian Gulf region during the monsoon/khareef season, which spans from July to September. The climate of the region and the monsoon allows the city to grow some vegetables and fruits like coconut and bananas. There are many gardens within the city where these vegetables and fruits grow.
Aqaba is the only coastal city in Jordan and the largest and most populous city on the Gulf of Aqaba. Situated in southernmost Jordan, Aqaba is the administrative centre of the Aqaba Governorate. The city had a population of 148,398 in 2015 and a land area of 375 square kilometres (144.8 sq mi). Today, Aqaba plays a major role in the development of the Jordanian economy, through the vibrant trade and tourism sectors. The Port of Aqaba also serves other countries in the region.
Aqaba's strategic location at the northeastern tip of the Red Sea between the continents of Asia and Africa, has made its port important over the course of thousands of years.
The Suez Canal is a sea-level waterway in Egypt, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea through the Isthmus of Suez. Constructed by the Suez Canal Company between 1859 and 1869, it was officially opened on 17 November 1869. The canal offers watercraft a shorter journey between the North Atlantic and northern Indian Oceans via the Mediterranean and Red Seas by avoiding the South Atlantic and southern Indian Oceans, reducing the journey by approximately 6,000 kilometres (3,700 mi). It extends from the northern terminus of Port Said to the southern terminus of Port Tewfik at the city of Suez. Its length is 193.30 km (120.11 mi), including its northern and southern access channels. In 2012, 17,225 vessels traversed the canal (average 47 per day).
The Suez Canal is a sea-level waterway in Egypt, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea through the Isthmus of Suez. Constructed by the Suez Canal Company between 1859 and 1869, it was officially opened on 17 November 1869. The canal offers watercraft a shorter journey between the North Atlantic and northern Indian Oceans via the Mediterranean and Red Seas by avoiding the South Atlantic and southern Indian Oceans, reducing the journey by approximately 6,000 kilometres (3,700 mi). It extends from the northern terminus of Port Said to the southern terminus of Port Tewfik at the city of Suez. Its length is 193.30 km (120.11 mi), including its northern and southern access channels. In 2012, 17,225 vessels traversed the canal (average 47 per day).
Rome is the capital city and a special comune of Italy (named Comune di Roma Capitale). Rome also serves as the capital of the Lazio region. With 2,872,800 residents in 1,285 km2(496.1 sq mi), it is also the country's most populated comune. It is the fourth-most populous city in the European Union by population within city limits. It is the centre of the Metropolitan City of Rome, which has a population of 4,355,725 residents, thus making it the most populous metropolitan city in Italy. Rome is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, within Lazio (Latium), along the shores of the Tiber. The Vatican City (the smallest country in the world) is an independent country inside the city boundaries of Rome, the only existing example of a country within a city: for this reason Rome has been often defined as capital of two states.
Rome's history spans 28 centuries. While Roman mythology dates the founding of Rome at around 753 BC, the site has been inhabited for much longer, making it one of the oldest continuously occupied sites in Europe. The city's early population originated from a mix of Latins, Etruscans, and Sabines. Eventually, the city successively became the capital of the Roman Kingdom, the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire, and is regarded as the birthplace of Western civilization and by some as the first ever metropolis. It was first called The Eternal City (Latin: Urbs Aeterna; Italian: La Città Eterna) by the Roman poet Tibullus in the 1st century BC, and the expression was also taken up by Ovid, Virgil, and Livy. Rome is also called the "Caput Mundi" (Capital of the World). After the fall of the Western Empire, which marked the beginning of the Middle Ages, Rome slowly fell under the political control of the Papacy, which had settled in the city since the 1st century AD, until in the 8th century it became the capital of the Papal States, which lasted until 1870. Beginning with the Renaissance, almost all the popes since Nicholas V (1447–1455) pursued over four hundred years a coherent architectural and urban programme aimed at making the city the artistic and cultural centre of the world. In this way, Rome became first one of the major centres of the Italian Renaissance, and then the birthplace of both the Baroque style and Neoclassicism. Famous artists, painters, sculptors and architects made Rome the centre of their activity, creating masterpieces throughout the city. In 1871, Rome became the capital of the Kingdom of Italy, which, in 1946, became the Italian Republic.
Rome has the status of a global city. In 2016, Rome ranked as the 14th-most-visited city in the world, 3rd most visited in the European Union, and the most popular tourist attraction in Italy. Its historic centre is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The famous Vatican Museums are among the world's most visited museums while the Colosseum was the most popular tourist attraction in world with 7.4 million visitors in 2018. Host city for the 1960 Summer Olympics, Rome is the seat of several specialized agencies of the United Nations, such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Food Programme (WFP) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The city also hosts the Secretariat of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) as well as the headquarters of many international business companies such as Eni, Enel, TIM, Leonardo S.p.A., and national and international banks such as Unicredit and BNL. Its business district, called EUR, is the base of many companies involved in the oil industry, the pharmaceutical industry, and financial services. Rome is also an important fashion and design centre thanks to renowned international brands centered in the city. Rome's Cinecittà Studios have been the set of many Academy Award–winning movies.