AQUILEIA

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lunedì 30 gennaio 2023

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News Treasures at the National Archaeological Museum of Aquileia

The city of amber

The fortunate position of Aquileia, terminal of the "Via dell’Ambra", had allowed the development of an important resin processing center in Roman times.

News The golden age

The illustrious citizen Augustus changes the face of Aquileia

The arrival of the Emperor in Aquileia towards the end of the 1st century BC inaugurates a new course in public and private construction.

News 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.

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.

News 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

News 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

News 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 War

News Guided and evening tours by appointment

In Aquileia the domus of Tito Macro shines: five centuries of history in an unprecedented home

After the extraordinary restoration, it is possible to visit the only Roman house completely excavated in Aquileia, perhaps belonging to a wealthy merchant.

Aquileia. A treasure of humanity

Discovering the marvels of the UNESCO site of Aquileia, the Friulian city with 2200 years of history.

News A treasure to discover

Aquileia, 2200 years of history for the UNESCO World Heritage Site

After being a military outpost and commercial center of the first magnitude during the Roman age, Aquileia was an important center for the radiation of Christianity. In medieval times it was the sea

News The heritage dates back to the 4th century

A stroll in the Middle Ages with Luca Villa

From the basilica of Santa Maria Assunta to the Byzantine walls, an itinerary among mosaics and unique finds.