Aquileia, located in the northern region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, features an extremely important archaeological area, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Colonized in 181 B.C. in agro gallorum, Aquileia was born as a bridgehead for the Roman conquest of the Danube areas and with the aim of defending the eastern borders to enhance the already flourishing trade between the eastern Mediterranean basin and the transalpine countries.
Today, excavations have brought to light the remains of the Roman forum and of a Basilica, of the burial ground, of mosaic floors and house foundations (Cal and ex Cossar estates), of statues of the Via Sacra (Sacred Road), of the markets, of walls, of the river port, of a large mausoleum, making Aquileia a must-see spot for history lovers.
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