🏛️ Archaeological Area and the Patriarchal Basilica of Aquileia — Archaeological Area Cemetery
Roman necropolis and civic ruins spanning 155 hectares
📋 Fast Facts
- Covers 155 hectares of ancient Roman Aquileia
- Cemetery contains thousands of tombs from 1st–5th centuries AD
- Features mausoleums, sarcophagi, and elaborate funerary art
- UNESCO World Heritage Site recognizing exceptional Roman heritage
The Archaeological Area and Patriarchal Basilica of Aquileia represents one of the most significant Roman sites in northern Italy. The 155-hectare expanse encompasses the remains of a major economic, political, and military center of the Early Roman Empire, including an extensive necropolis that documents burial practices, social stratification, and artistic traditions spanning five centuries. Ongoing excavations continue to reveal new evidence of this once-thriving city that served as a vital ...