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.
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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Cathedral
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.
Museo Archeologico
Southwest of the cathedral in Aquileia is the Museo Archeologico, containing Roman material recovered by excavations, among which are precious stones, amber and glass (in the courtyard are many pyramidal ash-urns).
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 |
| Close | 14:00 | 19:30 | 19:30 | 19:30 | 19:30 | 19:30 | 19:30 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Amphitheater
To the west of the cathedral are the remains of an amphitheater, the Roman street of tombs, a Roman mausoleum (reconstructed) and a number of partly excavated oratories with well- preserved mosaic pavements.
Museo Paleocristiano
From the military cemetery behind the chancel of the cathedral the Via Sacra, lined by cypresses, runs 700m/765yd north to the recent excavations of the Roman river harbor. A little way northeast is the Museo Paleocristiano with funeral urns, etc.; to the west the Forum (partly reconstructed).
Museo Paleocristiano
Località Monastero
I-33051 Aquileia
Italy
Località Monastero
I-33051 Aquileia
Italy
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 |
| Close | 13:45 | 19:30 | 19:30 | 19:30 | 19:30 | 19:30 | 19:30 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
