Roman sites in Aquileia

Roman Heritage

Aquileia was one of the Roman Empire's largest and wealthiest cities, serving as a vital crossroads for trade between the Mediterranean and Central Europe. This UNESCO World Heritage site preserves an extensive archaeological park featuring a 1st-century forum, a massive river port with stone quays, and a unique Roman necropolis. Visitors can explore well-preserved mosaic floors in residential domus and early Christian structures that illustrate the city's transition from a pagan military outpost to a significant center of early Christianity.

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Sepolcreto

The only part of the Roman necropolis currently excavated, featuring five distinct family burial enclosures dating from the 1st to the 3rd century AD.

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Foro:lato orientale

The eastern side of the 1st-century Roman forum, which served as the city's political and commercial heart, featuring reconstructed portico columns and the remains of the basilica.

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Mausoleo Candia

A 1st-century monumental tomb reconstructed in 1956 using original architectural fragments. It stands as a significant example of funerary architecture for high-ranking Roman officials.

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Porto Fluviale Romano

Remains of a massive 1st-century river port on the Natissa river, featuring stone quays, mooring rings, and loading platforms.

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Porto fluviale romano

Extensive 1st-century maritime infrastructure including limestone docks and warehouses that facilitated trade between the Mediterranean and the Danube region.

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Case romane

Excavated remains of Roman domestic architecture showcasing the layout of urban villas and preserved mosaic flooring.

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Battistero

An octagonal 5th-century baptistery located north of the Basilica, featuring a central hexagonal baptismal font and remnants of original marble cladding.

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Aula Cromaziana Sud

The southern hall of the early Christian complex, notable for its vast 4th-century mosaic floor commissioned by Bishop Chromatius.

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Mercati romani

Remains of a late Roman commercial area used for trade and storage, situated near the ancient city walls.

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Case e oratori romani

Archaeological site containing residential foundations and early Christian oratories with mosaic decorations.

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Domus e Palazzo Episcopale

Layered remains of a Roman villa and the subsequent 5th-century episcopal palace, featuring intricate mosaic floors from different historical periods.

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Arco San Felice

Fragments of a Roman archway that likely formed part of the city's defensive circuit or served as a monumental entrance.

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Foro:lato occidentale

The western section of the Roman forum, showing the structural foundations of the porticos that once surrounded the central public square.

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