ON THE TRAIL TO OUR PAST

for an active exploration of Aquileia's antiques

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Aquileia was founded by the Romans in the 2nd century BC as a military city; in the following

centuries it became an important provincial capital of North-Eastern Italy, thanks to its river

port and the excellent direct connections. During the Empire of Caesar Augusto it reached a

stable population of 200.000 inhabitants.

From the beginning of the Christianity it was an important religious site, also had it great de-

structions to sustain during the period of the invasions of the Barbarians; the Holy Basilica,

many times enlarged and reconstructed, is the exceptional testimony of this. The Patriarchate

of Aquileia was of primary importance during the dominion of the Republic of Venice.

A visit of Aquileia shows you an exceptional wealth of archaeological findings and museums;

all this in a modern and pleasant environs, not far from the sea and the main centres in the re-

gion Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Basilica, visiting hours

VISITING HOURS:

SUMMER 9.00-19.00

ENTRANCE TO THE TWO CRYPTS

ADULTS € 3.00 REDUCED € 2.50 (groups min. 15 pax)

Children under 10: free

ENTRANCE TO BATTISTERO: FREE

VISIT TO THE BELL TOWER

SUMMER 9.30-13.00 14.30-18.00

ENTRANCE FEE ADULTS € 1.20 - REDUCED € 0.60

The archaeological area

(ancient harbour, forum and excavations)

VISITING HOURS:

EVERY DAY from 8.30 to one hour before sunset

National Museum of Archaeology

VISITING HOURS:

MONDAY closed - TUESDAY-SUNDAY 8.30-19.30

ENTRANCE FEE : Adults € 4.00, Reduced € 2,00