Aquileia Attractions

 
Aquileia lies in central Italy - west of the place where the River Isonzo, flowing down from the Alps, flows into the Adriatic.

History

Founded by the Romans in 181 B.C. as a defensive post against the Celts, Aquileia became one of the great cities of ancient Italy, a major trading center in the Gulf of Trieste and from the sixth century the seat of a Patriarch. Later it lost its importance.

The cathedral and archeological remains in the town of Aquileia were designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1998.

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The 11th C Cathedral of Aquileia is a mix of Gothic and Renaissance features. Of particular note are the mosaic pavement from the original 4th C church, and the Renaissance pulpit.

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Aquileia Surroundings

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