🏛️ Archaeological Area and the Patriarchal Basilica of Aquileia — Archaeological Area
Roman city ruins and early Christian basilica in northeastern Italy
📋 Fast Facts
- Covers 155 hectares of the ancient Roman city
- One of the largest and wealthiest cities of the Early Roman Empire
- UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized for exceptional archaeological remains
- Located in northeastern Italy near the Natiso River
The Archaeological Area of Aquileia preserves one of the most significant Roman urban centers in the Mediterranean world. Founded in 181 BCE as a Roman colony, Aquileia rose to prominence as a major political, military, and economic power, controlling vital trade routes connecting the Mediterranean to Central Europe. The site encompasses extensive remains of temples, forums, baths, residential complexes, and funerary monuments spanning from the Republican period through the early Christian era ...