AQUILEIA
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domenica 22 dicembre 2024
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December 5th and 6th, 2024 in Aquileia
Aquileia, a sustainable destination, a land of paths. The Unesco heritage pearl tells its story in two conferences
Two meetings to celebrate the 26 years of Aquileia as a UNESCO site and the 90 years since the opening of the archaeological area of the river port and the "Via Sacra"
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Archaeological Finds Shed New Light on City's History
New discoveries in Aquileia: finds linked to production activities and a residential building from the Roman era resurface
The discovery, in the Monastero area, of a Roman-era residential building, and of another structure intended for productive activities connected to the processing of cereals, prove the development of the Roman city also in the suburban area.
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From July 30th to August 6th 2024
Cinema, history, archeology under the stars. Everything is ready for the Aquileia Film Festival 2024
The 15th edition of the event organized by the Aquileia Foundation with Archeologia Viva and Firenze Archeofilm, in collaboration with the Municipality of Aquileia, is underway
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Secrets and splendors of the UNESCO site
“Travel with us through the history of Aquileia”, the new guided tour to discover the ancient city
From the glories of the Roman Empire to the mosaics of the early Christian Basilica, a walk in the flourishing colony that was a bridge between East and West.
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New guided tours from March 16th in the Friulian city
Among the treasures of Aquileia. Guided tours of the UNESCO heritage pearl start again
From 16 March the itinerary "Travel with us in the history of Aquileia", while, from 17 March, "Welcome to the Roman Domus of Aquileia" will offer a journey through time to discover the habits of the inhabitants of the ancient city.
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The celebrations from 5 to 7 December 2023
The Aquileia UNESCO site turns 25 and looks to the future
New perspectives of research, conservation and valorization will be at the center of an important conference, in view of Gorizia as European Capital of Culture and the thousand years of the Patriarchal Basilica.
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The archaeologist Cristiano Tiussi, director of the Aquileia Foundation, takes us on a discovery of the
The wonders of Tito Macro's domus
The largest 'Pompeian' residence discovered in Northern Italy is found in Aquileia: it is the domus of Tito Macro. A large house of which the extraordinary mosaics are preserved, evidence of the style and taste of the ancient inhabitants of the Roman city, an ancient crossroads between Europe and the Mediterranean.
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The art historian Elena Menon leads us to the discovery of the Heroes' Cemetery.
Aquileia, site of memory
The Heroes' Cemetery, historic testimony of the First World War, preserves the memory of when Aquileia was crossed by the tragic conflict that ended in 1918. In the days that followed the Great War Aquileia became a symbol of Italian spirit with the first military cemetery for the fallen on the karst front.
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Interview with archaeologist Luca Villa
Attila, the destroyer? Maybe. In Aquileia, history retraces its steps
A thousand legends surround the Huns and the infamous Sack of Aquileia, which according to tradition would have razed the flourishing border city to the ground. But the latest discoveries tell another story.
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5 unmissable mosaic masterpieces in Aquileia
With large carpets of cleverly juxtaposed colored tiles and delicate fragments that have survived through the centuries in which allegorical figures, different animals and refined decorative motifs stand out, the mosaic art of Aquileia is a marvel to be discovered.
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Among the guests Paolo Mieli and Alberto
Cinema and archeology under the stars: the Aquileia Film Festival kicks off
From 27 July in Piazza Capitolo and Piazza Patriarcato seven evenings in the company of many guests. Among the events, the world premiere of the film "Gloria. Apotheosis of the Unknown Soldier" and
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Exhibitions, archaeological walks, sunset tours: all summer events of the Unesco site.
The long summer of Aquileia
At Palazzo Meizlik an exhibition celebrates the bond of faith and beauty that unites Bethlehem with Aquileia, while evening walks to the domus of Tito Macro and theatrical visits offer a new look at life in the ancient city. Concerts and the Calici di Stelle initiative are also scheduled
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A journey through 2200 years of history thanks to the production of 3D Produzioni and Sky Arte
The three lives of Aquileia in a documentary film
The documentary, made in collaboration with the Aquileia Foundation and the Istituto Luce, describes the history of the city from the Roman foundation to the First World WarUN PROGETTO DI
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