🏛️ Aquileia
Roman port city and UNESCO World Heritage Site in northeastern Italy
📌 Fast Facts
- Founded 181 BCE as a Roman military colony and trading hub
- UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998
- Located in Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, near the Adriatic coast
- Preserved remains include Roman forum, basilica, mosaics, and amphitheater foundations
Aquileia was one of the most important cities of the Roman Empire, strategically positioned at the head of ...