Aquileia

North-east Italy

September 6th 2016                                           Photos by Hetty

Aquileia was one of the most important Roman cities and a river port. Now it is an archaeological site with UNESCO World Heritage status

We followed the audioguide from the Tourist Office (included in FVG card)

Reconstructed 1st century tomb

s1050230-copyA Roman street

s1050231-copyThe Forum

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This was a Roman river port from the 2nd century. Now there is a tree-lined path between the river and the remains, but in Roman times the river was 48m wide

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Remains of a harbour

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s1050239-copyA stone fir cone, symbol of eternity

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Piazza Capitolo has a large 11th century basilica and bell tower, and 4th century baptistery, which remain from a huge complex

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s1050242-copyOctagonal baptistery

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The basilica has a frescoed apse

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and the largest mosaic floor in Europe (4th century), with glass walkways to view it

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The Cripta degli Affreschi (‘Fresco Crypt’) has 12th century frescoes (included in FVG card)

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The Cripta degli Scavi (‘Crypt of the Excavations’) has more mosaics (included in FVG card)

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The baptistery

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full immersion font

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Afterwards we went on to Grado

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Trip details (if you are planning a visit – check times):

Train – Latisana (8.48) to Cervignano (9.08)

SAF Bus – Cervignano (9.35) to Aquileia Centro (9.50)

Afterwards we caught the SAF bus:

Aquileia Centro (13.28) to Grado Autostazione (15.05)

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