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- The World Heritage property includes all the elements contributing to justify its Outstanding Universal Value, encompassing the Patriarchal complex of the Basilica and the whole extension of the Roman city. Most of the archaeological area remains intact as it is located beneath the small contemporary town and large areas of agricultural land.
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One of the largest and wealthiest cities of the Early Roman Empire. Located at the northern end of the Adriatic Sea on the Natissa (Natiso) River, the property includes the Archaeological Area and...
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Aquileia has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1998. Inscription criteria Id. n. 825 1998. Criterion (iii): Aquileia was one of the largest and most wealthy cities of the Early Roman Empire. Criterion (iv): By virtue of the fact that most of ancient Aquileia survives intact and unexcavated, it is the most complete example of an ...
Most of Aquileia remains unexcavated beneath fields and, as a result, constitutes a unique archaeological reserve. Its Patriarchal Basilica is an outstanding building that houses an exceptional work of art in its mosaic pavement and also played a key role in the evangelization of a large region of central Europe.
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Founded in 181 BC, the Romansonly intended Aquileia to be a colony, but its excellent links meant that by 90 BC it was a thriving municipium, its residents rewarded not just with beautiful infrastructure but with Roman citizenship. On the frontier, the colony kept an eye on the advance of the hostile Carni from Gaul and the Celtic Taurisci who had ...
Attacked by Attila in 425 AD, much of Aquileia was destroyed but there is still a lot to see. The archaeological site boasts a set of baths, the Republican macellum, some grand homes, part of the forum, an amphitheatre and a cemetery. The Basilica at Aquileia is also a massive draw: whilst the current church was consecrated in 1031, parts of it – e...
On the coast, Aquileia is under an hour’s drive from Trieste via the E70. Alternately, you can get the train from Trieste to Cervignano-Aquileia-Grado, then the 401 bus to the via G. Augusta. There is then a short walk over to the archaeological site.
The perfect place for a journey of more than 2000 years through history, culture and enogastronomy. Aquileia, founded by the Romans in 181 BC and declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998, was one of the largest cities of the Roman Empire, one of the most bustling communities of early Latin Christianity, one of the biggest ancient ports on ...
Over the centuries, sieges, earthquakes, floods and pillaging of the ancient buildings for materials mean that no building from the Roman period remain above ground. The site of Aquileia is believed to be the largest Roman city yet to be excavated and is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The Archaeological Area and the Patriarchal Basilica of Aquileia comprises the remains of a city from the Early Roman Empire, that continued to be of religious importance thereafter in spreading Christianity into central Europe.
