🏛️ Archaeological Area and the Patriarchal Basilica of Aquileia
UNESCO World Heritage Site preserving a major Roman city and early Christian monument
📌 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Aquileia, northeastern Italy (Friuli-Venezia Giulia region)
- Archaeological area covers 155 hectares of an ancient Roman city founded in 181 BCE
- Patriarchal Basilica contains one of the largest mosaic floors in Western Christian tradition
- Coordinates: 45.770172, 13.364773
Aquileia was one of the largest and wealthiest cities of the Early Roman Empire, serving as a crucial ...