Archaeological Area of Aquileia
Aquileia, founded in 181 B.C., became one of the biggest and richest towns of the whole Roman Empire, being defined the "second Rome".
This wonderful town has an extremely important archaeological area, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The excavations have brought to light the remains of the Roman forum and of a basilica, of the burial ground, of mosaic floors and house foundations (Cal and ex Cossar estates), of statues of the Via Sacra (Sacred Road), of the markets, of walls, of the river port, of a large mausoleum and much more.
The National Archaeological Museum of Villa Cassis is worth a visit: it is one of the biggest archaeological museums in Northern Italy with finds coming from Aquileia and surroundings. You will have the chance to admire hundreds of Roman objects (statues, mosaics, coins, glasses, terracotta, urns, bronze statues, a boat, gravestones, etc.) engraved gems, glass items and ambers, as well as mosaic floors and the rich epigraphic and lapidary treasure.
Do not miss the Early Christian Museum: situated in the hamlet of Monastero, it displays a rich collection of "tituli" (titles) in Greek and Latin, over 130 inscriptions and other early Christian and early medieval finds. From two large terraces it is also possible to admire the rich mosaic floor preserved inside.
Admission free
From 8.30 a.m. to 30 minutes before the sunset
Archaeological Excavations Management of the National Archaeological Museum
Tel. +39 0431 91035
Fax +39 0431 919537
info@museoarcheo-aquileia.it
Tourist Office
Via Iulia Augusta
Parking / Bus terminal
I - 33051 Aquileia (UD)
Tel.: +39 0431 919491
Fax: +39 0431 919491
E-mail: info.aquileia@turismo.fvg.it
Udine - Grado