The city of Aquileia (UD) is famous for its exceptional archaeological area, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Colonized in 181 BCE in agro gallorum, Aquileia arose as an outpost for the Roman conquest of the Danube and a defensive bulwark for the Eastern borders as the burgeoning trade between the Eastern Mediterranean and countries beyond the Alps increased.
Excavations revealed the remains of the Roman forum and a basilica, a burial area, mosaic flooring and the foundations of houses (fondi Cal and ex Cossar), statues on a via Sacra, markets, ancient walls, river harbour, huge mausoleum and much more.
The splendid Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta on ancient piazza Capitolo was built over a 4th century building with numerous extensions and adaptations carried out in the following centuries (mostly destroyed during the later Barbarian invasions). The famous early Christian mosaics (4th century) in the temple are considered a key phase in the history of Italian art.
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