Aquileia

It is one of the most important cities of the Roman Empire. Aquileia was founded in the year 181 B.C. and became an outstanding trading port besides an important center of radiation of the Christianity. This ancient roman metropolis was certified as historical and archaeological heritage of mankind by UNESCO and several evidences of its splendour can be admired still today.
Moreover, you can visit the fluvial port, the market, the holy street, the theatre, the forum, the aristocratic mansions and furthermore the National Archaeological Museum. In the patriarchal Basilica is located one of the most large and ancient mosaics of the West World, finely decorated with marine scenes, while the Palaeochristian Museum keeps a most interesting inheritance of frescos, mosaics and reliefs.[More Informations]