aquileia
states: [italy]
category: cultural
year: 1998
location: Province of Udine, Friuli-Venezia Giulia Region
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 45.7683333300, 13.3675000000
last visited: 2015
unesco id: 825
world heritage site: 825
Aquileia, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Italy, is an ancient Roman city founded in 181 BC, renowned for its historical and archaeological significance. It features remarkably preserved ruins, including a grand basilica with stunning 4th-century mosaics, one of the largest and most impressive of its kind from the early Christian era. Once a thriving trade and military hub, Aquileia offers a window into Roman urban life and its transition into a key Christian center. Today, its archaeological remains and museum attract visitors seeking to explore its rich past.
