Aquileia

Visit Aquileia is like stepping into a distant past, at the time of the Romans and the great expansion of Christianity.
Aquileia is an archaeological site in the open air, rich and perfectly preserved with its important treasures, such as the mosaic floor of the Basilica, the largest in Europe. Precisely because of the preservation of historical artifacts and its history, Aquileia is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Aquileia was founded as military colony by Romans in 181 BC to counter the advance of barbarian people. Soon the city became an important starting point for expeditions and military conquests, in addition to become an important trade centre.

The period of greatest splendor of Aquileia was the fourth century AD, when it became one of the most important centres for the spreading of Christianity. At that time, due to its military, commercial and religious power, Aquileia became one of the most important cities of the Roman Empire.

Today Aquileia is a cultural and historical treasure, where every street and every house tells a majestic past. In the city you can visit the Basilica with its stunning mosaic floor, the Port River, the Sacred Way and the National Archaeological Museum.