Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport, International airport in Fiumicino, Italy.
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino is an international airport in Fiumicino serving Rome with flights connecting the city to destinations across the globe. The complex stretches across several terminals linked by walkways and automated trains, welcoming tens of millions of travelers every year.
Construction started in 1947, and the facility opened on August 20, 1960, shortly before the Rome Olympics began. New terminals and runways were added over the following decades to handle growing air traffic.
Public pianos sit in several halls, and travellers often stop to play a melody or listen to someone else performing between flights. The design throughout the terminals echoes Roman style, from the column shapes to the color palette chosen for walls and seating.
The Leonardo Express runs every 15 minutes between the facility and Roma Termini station, reaching the city center in roughly half an hour. Larger buses and regional trains offer cheaper alternatives but take longer and make several stops along the way.
An ancient Roman port city once stood near the current site, and excavations have uncovered remnants of quays and warehouses. The modern facility bears the name of Leonardo da Vinci, though he never lived in the area, because of his famous drawings of flying machines.
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