A cradle of our faith for my country. From here the misionary work went out to the east. Glorious holly place, with a lot of history, beautiful mosaics and old architecture. Cript is amazing with lot of relics.

One of the most important church seats in this part of Italy, also for Slovenia, Austria and Croatia. Basilica is build on the 1. century Roman mosaics, that were covered in 4. century by other level of mosaics. On top of those two layers of mosaics the present church was built. The Bell tower dated from 11. century. The three naval church has leather patriarchal seat. The crypt is full of frescos from life of Jesus and the life of saint Hermagoras and saint Fortunatus. You can admire early and fine early Christian mosaics. I liked the most the one with a turtle and the big one that represents sea with boats and sailers.

The Basilica of Aquileia is a treasure that everyone should visit. The mosaic floor is absolutely stunning, and the space around the Basilica is pleasant and relaxing. The frescoed crypt is also fantastic! Absolutely recommended when passing through the FVG region!

The Basilica is a beautiful piece of architecture. Majestic with a magnificent mosaic floor and ornate wooden roof. Also fantastic is the visit to the archaeological dig area below the Basilica where it is possible to see the early roman mosaic dating back to the first century a.d. The area surrounding the Basilica is also very interesting and kept in order.

Fascinating early Christian basilica. Floor mosaics back to the 5th C.

One of the most beautiful churches ever!

Italy is a country of historical beauties and this Cattedrale is undoubtedly one of them. As soon as one enters the building is immediately overwhelmed by history: the view of the soffit and of the floors, covered by mosaics, is truly breathtaking. When admiring this church you can “touch” the architectural, engineering and artistic ability of our ancestors: these treasures have withstood over a millennium (even more, when considering the original layers dating from B.C.). The building basement is a surprise of mosaics and there it’s really astonishing how, through small tiles, those artists were able to depict amazing subjects, such as animals, faces and various objects. Just a small suggestion: the descriptions of the mosaics made on the handrails, has it is done, is not a very clever solutions, since most of the writings have gone.

You can listen to the online audio guide here. This site, dating back to the 2nd century BC, was once a central hub of political and social life in ancient Aquileia. The well-preserved ruins, including columns and pavement, provide a vivid picture of Roman urban planning and architecture. Informative plaques help bring the history to life, making it a must-visit for anyone interested in Roman history and archaeology.

A interesting place we can hope that the renovation works will be finished as soon as possible ❤️

Absolutely 💯 must see. Very interesting

Currently indergoong a restauration. Very impressive antient site

Historical treasure, worth visiting. I recommend some reading about it before.

Superb archeological area - relics from Roman and Byzantine eras, including beautiful mosaics. slightly off the beaten track but worth the trip with an fairly easy bus ride from the station Cervignano or from Grado

Under excavation? Not open to visitors, can be viewed from behind a fence (next to a busy road)...

There's not a lot to see, but it's still interesting to see the ancient stonework and mosaic floors. It's also free so there's no reason not to visit.

Big surprise! Huuge, beautiful mosaics, perfect next to vinery Ritter zahony, with excellent wines!

Precious mosaics. Super friendly team

Amazing collection of inscriptions!

The mosaics were impressive.

Silent, complete, lots of ancient Roman remainings also in the giant garden.

A great experience to understand our past

A true hidden gem of a museum—what a delightful discovery! I didn’t anticipate much given its small-town setting, but it far exceeded my expectations. For anyone who appreciates history and art, this is an absolute must-visit: bright, thoughtfully curated, and filled with remarkable artifacts. Just across the road, the Basilica is equally impressive, along with the First World War cemetery honoring Italian servicemen

Aquileia was after Rome the main city of the Roman empire, so there is much to see and in very good condition! You can by a 48 hour combiticket for both basilica and all the museums, bij the tourist information!! Not by the basilica! that's all on walking distance from the cheerful camping site! It is wonderful

An underrated and often overlooked site, we were surprised to find hardly any other tourists during our visit. At first, we thought there wouldn’t be much to see and that we’d walk through quickly, but we ended up spending 2–3 hours exploring. The place is full of fascinating monuments and artefacts, offering plenty to discover. Highly recommended for anyone interested in diving deeper into the treasures of the Roman era. There are also many English information boards, which makes it enjoyable and accessible for international visitors.

Great presentation of the life, customs, and luxury of the ancient city of Aquileia. One can learn a good bit about the city through an interesting chronology. The exhibition leads you to discover the Austrian origins of the museum (1882) and its first acquisition as part of the Italian state (1915), and is then divided into sections: public sculpture, domestic luxury (wonderful mosaics and ancient glass!), trade and crafts, coins and jewels. The collection of tomb inscriptions, housed in the garden and being re-ordered now, is impressive. Great conclusion for a day trip in Aquileia!

Relatively compact, but still reasonably stacked museum that is poised to give one a multilayer insight into life in Roman times, particularly 2nd century BCE to 3rd, CE. Higher society art, as well as more daily objects are well-presented, and trade links covered through respective items. 2-3 hours at leisurely pace should cover everything - don't forget the 'accessible storage' area in the back, where more nuanced and less 'thematic' course may be traced.

interesting, it is worth visiting. it also looks like they are making it bigger, stay tuned if you would like to see how it looks after remodeling

Great museum that was open later than we expected (7pm). We visited on a Saturday (25 March 2023) around 430pm. We spent about 1.5 hrs but could have spent 2-3h reading more signs. 3 floors inside + outdoor area -- unfortunately the outdoor area is under renovation so you can't tour the whole thing but you can still enjoy some of it. Signs in Italian and English that gave great insight. A small gift shop of mostly books but a few other treasures. Loved learning about the city and seeing so many Roman artifacts. It'll never get old seeing back into history & daily lives like this!

Only when you see an old Roman port, which has been dry for like a thousand years or so, you can say "you get it how time passes quickly"...

Nice and history place

Nice Area, free entry

If you are into bicking these archeological sites are nice to visit.

Nice

A really peaceful Roman cemetery, in the dead centre of Roman Aquileia. It's worth the few minutes walk from the main Street.

Good, nice place

I visited the vinery during a stay in Grado and it was definitely one of the highlights. The owner's son gave me and my friend a very interesting tour of the whole place and provided us with great insights into the production and business during a tasting. The wines are great, and the hospitality just so. I highly recommend a visit, and to call in advance and book a tour in case you are in a hurry. Will come again!

I had an unforgetable time at Ca'Tullio today! The grandson of the founder gave me an increbile tour trough the wineyard and explained me everthing from the history of the place to the current wine making process. You can feel the love and passion he has for the history and handcraft related to this place. Following this, I had the pleasure to taste some wines, including high quality ham, salami and cheese and it was as good as the tour, served by his marvelous colleague. She was so very accomodating and friendly! I would have loved to spend more time at this awsome place and would be happy to bought more wine but my time was to short and my trunk to small. I am looking forward to visit you again. Thank you soo much!!!

Fantastic. We went for a tour of the winehouse and a taste itinerary for both wines and local products. The girl following us was very kind and explained us a lot of the story of the place and the wines. A must try

beauiful place, great service, good wines

Ecceptional sales area in an attractive building.Fine wine with excellent service .Well worth a visit

super

(Translated by Google) Once again on our way back to Poland we stopped at Cantina Ca'Tullio. Great place, great service. Large selection of wines both white (my favorites are Chardonnay and Traminer Aromatico) and red (my favorite is Cabernet Franc), very good prosecco, and all at affordable prices. I recommend it🍷🥂 (Original) Kolejny raz w drodze powrotnej do Polski zatrzymaliśmy się w Cantina Ca'Tullio. Wspaniałe miejsce, wspaniała obsługa. Duży wybór win zarówno białych (moi faworyci to Chardonnay i Traminer Aromatico), jak i czerwonych (mój faworyt to Cabernet Franc), bardzo dobre prosecco, a wszystko to w przystępnych cenach. Polecam🍷🥂

This place has all the warmth and friendliness you’d expect from Italy. The owner is really friendly. We ordered two pizzas and they were delicious. The prices are reasonable too. Highly recommend!

Fantastic pizza with a fantastic setting. Service was super friendly and exceptional. We ordered the Attila in memory of Attila the Hun but we added onions. We also got fried stuffed olives. Loved it!

INCREDIBLE atmosphere, amazing location, great prices, owner is probably the friendliest face to have ever walked the Earth. It's just a shame that the food was...just fine. It wasn't terrible, just very average. So don't expect food that will blow your mind, but everything else is top notch.

The best pizzas I have eaten in the last 5 years. Pasquale, the pizza maestro, is such a good sport. While munching your pizza there is a beautiful view to the basilica.

The owner is so nice! Within 5mins we has two fresh pizzas, at a good price too. He also made me a pizza with sausage that was not on the menu. Thank you very much!

I almost gave up on finding a decent pizza in this area while we were in vacation for a week now, but then one day before our departure I found this place. What can I say ?! The owner, clearly an “Italiano vero”, full of energy, simpatico, and knows how to make a real italian pizza, after all he was making pizzas his whole life. We also had some arancini which were also delicious. I would definitely go there again.

Very friendly and well-humoured owner of the pizzeria. The pizzas were great. It should be possible to pay by credit card but on the day of our visit there were some connection problems. As a bonus there is a great view on the nearby basilica from the outdoor sitting.

Every time it’s such a pleasure have a nice table in the warm and lovely restaurant with silver glass and gold decorations. Nice and lovely owners, elegant place, superb prepared fish food and what you can’t miss is the excellent desserts!

I've been coming here since child - now 28 years old visiting again with my girlfriend! Everything is just perfect! The loveliest personal and amazing food! 🥰

Large fish restaurant, divided over several spaces. Food is reasonable. Housewine from the tap. But the problem is the service. Two waitresses for this large place is surely not enough. The only thing they do is running around with plates. No time for advice, personal contact, coffee or anything. At the end of the meal I waited for ½ an hour, but the waiters were busy in the other area. I just left and went for coffee and grappa in a bar down the road. When I came back ½ hour later to pay the bill, they hadn't even missed me. Summary: acceptable place, but don't go there on a weekend night

Delicious food from the starter through the crispy bread through the fish and seafood, delicious wine and also the dessert. Very nice staff and ambience. We had dinner on a Monday night and the place was full. Definitely recommend.

I enjoyed another delightful lunch here and the service was again perfect. Wonderful menu options including a variety of unique desserts.

Surely top rated for fish dishes. Short from 5 stars, in my opinion, only because not every one knows how to eat a fish or shrimp presented cooked whole. Many cannot filet a whole fish or know how to shell out a shrimp. Otherwise excellent cuisine and service.

All the fish food we ordered was overcooked. At the end the bill was quite high

Everything perfect. From the very first moment we felt welcomed in the restaurant, the owner was very kind and recommended us great dishes. We had fried calamari, mussels and caprese salad. Everything was fresh, soft and delicious. Two desserts (tiramisu and pistachio tiramisu) were a part of the great finish of the lunch we had. Highly recommended place!

I would not recommend this place to non Italian, the staff are rude and very stubborn, they don't like foreigners like me, there was in particular a female waitress, which could be even part of the business owners circle. I went there to sit down and have dinner, in the end I just left with a pizza to take away, but I so unless you are German, Austrian, American white, Italian don't even think of getting a table, they will put you aside and wait for a table despite there empty tables. The worse in all this situation when I went and asked why are we waiting that long to get a table at 9 pm a week day with half of the restaurant empty, the lady on the picture said that they are reserved, for one hour we could have ordered ate and on our way. Shame on you Again you dare and comment, I don't want to try your food because of the luck of hospitality of your staff, after all I am not a beggar, I can afford your food, but in a restaurant the staff can make the food taste better by not being racis*t, I still think you should train your staff to be nice and put aside the arrogance, lastly as you mentioned there plenty other beautiful restaurant in Aquileia and I thank god for that

For me, the pizza pistacchio here is the new benchmark in interpretation and taste, and has replaced my previous number one in Trieste (Di Napoli). Perfect! The atmosphere is cozy, but due to its size, it can get a bit noisy at times. Highly recommended, reservations necessary, as it's very popular with locals.

Very friendly owner, good foods,favourite place in Aquileie....love ít 😊

Really good restaurant. Food was amazing, better than in Venice. Service was professional and friendly.

Only five stars. Excellent service. We are a family with two small and children, and they prepared lunch for us even before official opening. Very friendly owner and staff, great hospitality. Absolutely recommended.

we stumbled into Antica Aquileia with dreams of devouring divine Italian pizza. Instead, what we got was the equivalent of a wet cardboard box. The pizzas tasted like someone had photocopied a picture of a pizza and then sprinkled sadness on top. Cutting the pizza was like cutting a wet condom. The dough had less soul than a calculator. But the true masterpiece of disappointment was the bill. Prices on the menu seemed like an innocent lie—until the final check came with a random, majestic +20 euros slapped on as if Zeus himself demanded a tribute. If I ever crave the sensation of being tricked while chewing on boredom incarnate, maybe I’ll return. But honestly, I’d rather gnaw on an old shoebox dipped in tomato paste than give Antica Aquileia another cent.

I stayed at the Aquila Nera in August 2023 and can highly recommend this excellent family business! Spacious and comfortable rooms, excellent food and very friendly staff. I will certainly return next year! My thanks go to the waitresses Elisa, Isabella and Anna, the barman Raffaele, the pizza cook, to Sabina, who volunteered to drive me to the bus stop in her private car, and to the manager Pierluigi Mattiussi and his fiancée as well as to Mr. Mattiussi , sr. Grazie mille!

Outstanding restaurant with great food and service! Went there on a date with my significant other after visiting the Archaeological Museum and had a pizza with red beer. Waiter and waitresses were phenomenal as well!

The hotel room is clean, the matrass is terrible and does not guarantee a good night's rest, fortunately my partner and I had booked only for two nights so the damage on our backs was minor. The room was cold with no heating. The shower piece had a minor defect, it did not remain fit on the sliding bar. Hot water OK. The pizza was good, the only food we can recommend here. As well as the coffee served. We found the restaurant just terrible! Most plates on the menu are countersigned by asterisks to indicate "frozen ingredients". Even the mixed salad came out of prepacked bag and was old and "wrinkled". Pasta aglio-olio was excessively salted. Poor ratio quality/price.

Too expensive (with 2Euro couvert per person) for rather low quality and/or quantity of the meals (Cjarsons, calamari) and for fast-food level servis.

Pizza's were not great. Because of topping pizza center was raw. Did not like it

A town that is worth a visit. Off the beaten tracks. Much off....

Very nice bar with great staff. Coffee is excellent.

We have waited the possibility to order 25 min, despite all tables around that are populated later than we has been served. Totally wrong. Advice: AVOID AND SAVE SOME NERVES! By the way, cakes are good, but with this service really bitter!

Those cakes 😍🔝🙏🏼 you must try it

The Chef here was amazing! She made us lasagne and it was one of the best things I have ever eaten.

Amazing place, the shef has made a perfect lasagne for us. Gracie mille!

Nice place kind waitress.

A bit expensive but totally worth it

Super

Just on the road side. I visited the Great Mausoleum of Heraklion (Il Grande Mausoleo di Candia) and found it fascinating. This historic site, though less well-known, offers a quiet and uncrowded experience.

(Translated by Google) On the corner between via Giulia Augusta and via XXIV Maggio stands the imposing Great Mausoleum (17 meters high). The restoration of the funerary monument, carried out by G. Brusin and V. Degrassi in 1956 on the basis of fragments found in 1891 in Roncolon di Fiumicello (a few kilometers from Aquileia, a town located on the ancient Via Gemina), is much discussed. The cube containing the family's funerary cell - placed on steps - is surmounted by an aedicule with a spire decorated with scales. On it, the pine cone, a funerary symbol deriving from the mystery cults of Dionysus and Cybele, in which it meant fertility. In the elegant newsstand, a headless statue depicting the man who commissioned the tomb. (Original) All’angolo tra via Giulia Augusta e via XXIV Maggio si staglia, imponente (è alto 17 metri), il Grande Mausoleo. Il restauro del monumento funebre, curato da G. Brusin e V. Degrassi nel 1956 sulla base di frammenti ritrovati nel 1891 a Roncolon di Fiumicello (pochi chilometri da Aquileia, paese sito sull’antica via Gemina), è molto discusso. Il dado contenente la cella funeraria della famiglia – posto su gradini – è sormontato da un’edicola con cuspide decorata a squame. Su di essa, la pigna, simbolo funerario derivante dai culti misterici di Dioniso e Cibele, in cui significava fecondità. Nell’elegante edicola, una statua acefala raffigurante l’uomo che commissionò la tomba.

(Translated by Google) Interesting Roman burial site (Original) Interessante römische Grabstätte

(Translated by Google) An imposing mausoleum. (Original) Egy impozáns mauzóleum.

(Translated by Google) Worth seeing (Original) Da vedere

I visited Decumano Aratria Galla in Ravenna and found it rich in history. This ancient Roman street, dating back to the 2nd century, was once a bustling thoroughfare in the city. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the urban layout and daily life of the past. The preserved ruins and informative displays provide great insight into Aquilea’s Roman heritage. You can listen to the online audio guide while being here. Roman roads really are impressive

(Translated by Google) Ita: A bellissimo esempio di strada romana, molto ben conservata! Inoltre non è necessary comprare alcun biglietto. Eng: A beautiful example of a Roman road, very well preserved! So you don't need to buy any ticket. Deu: A beautiful example of a Roman road, very well preserved! Furthermore, it is not necessary to purchase tickets. Fra: A great example of your Romaine, très bien preserved! Plus, it's not necessary to get the tickets. (Original) Ita: Un bellissimo esempio di strada romana, molto ben conservata! Inoltre non è necessario comprare alcun biglietto. Eng: A beautiful example of a Roman road, very well preserved! Also you do not need to buy any ticket. Deu: Ein wunderschönes Beispiel einer Römerstraße, sehr gut erhalten! Darüber hinaus ist es nicht erforderlich, Eintrittskarten zu kaufen. Fra: Un bel exemple de voie romaine, très bien conservé ! De plus, il n’est pas nécessaire d’acheter des billets.

(Translated by Google) Although currently closed to the public, the site is clearly visible from Via Giulia Augusta and the surrounding countryside. A true Roman Decumanus, with the ancient road that connects the Roman Forum to the Baths area. A leap back in time of almost two thousand years before our eyes. I hope to be able to return on one of those rare occasions when the site is open to the public. However, it is worth walking around it, everything is clearly visible even from outside the fence (Original) Anche se attualmente chiuso al pubblico, il sito è ben visibile dalla Via Giulia Augusta e dalla campagna circostante. Un vero Decumano Romano, con l'antica strada che collega il Foro Romano all'area delle Terme. Un salto indietro nel tempo di quasi duemila anni davanti ai nostri occhi. Spero di poterci tornare in una di quelle rare occasioni in cui il sito viene aperto al pubblico. Vale comunque la pena di girarci attorno, tutto è ben visibile anche dall'esterno della recinzione

(Translated by Google) The decumanus of Aratria Galla was brought to light in the 1970s for a stretch of approximately one hundred metres. It connected the river port with the forum and theater area in an east-west direction: the civil basilica overlooked it, the remains of which are visible in the archaeological area recently acquired by the Aquileia Foundation. The paving, still intact, was made of trachyte, a volcanic rock coming from the Euganean hills. According to two twin inscriptions, referred to this road by some scholars, the paving was an act of munificence by a woman, Aratria Galla, hence the name conventionally assigned to the decumanus. (Original) Il decumano di Aratria Galla è stato rimesso in luce negli anni '70 per un tratto di circa cento metri. Collegava in senso est-ovest il porto fluviale con la zona del foro e del teatro: su di esso si affacciava la basilica civile, i cui resti sono visibili nell'area archeologica recentemente acquisita dalla Fondazione Aquileia. Il basolato, ancora intatto, era costituito da trachite, una roccia vulcanica proveniente dai colli euganei. Secondo due iscrizioni gemelle, riferite da alcuni studiosi a questa strada, la lastricatura fu un atto di munificenza di una donna, Aratria Galla, da cui il nome convenzionalmente assegnato al decumano.

(Translated by Google) Free Part II of the excavations of Aquileia .. (Original) Kostenloser Teil II der Ausgrabungen von Aquileia ..

(Translated by Google) The archaeological site is normally closed to the public but it is possible to visit it on special occasions when Aquileia opens all its excavations to visitors. I recommend taking advantage of these opportunities because walking along a real Roman decumanus is an exciting experience! (Original) Il sito archeologico è normalmente chiuso al pubblico ma è possibile visitarlo in occasioni particolari quando Aquileia apre tutti i suoi scavi ai visitatori. Consiglio di approfittare di queste occasioni perché camminare lungo un vero decumano romano è un'esperienza emozionante!

(Translated by Google) The decumanus is spectacular, even if seen only from outside the fence. The areas surrounding the theater and the spa are currently covered by sheets due to works. (Original) Il decumano è spettacolare, anche se visto solo dall’esterno della recinzione. Le zone limitrofe del teatro e delle terme sono attualmente coperte da teli, causa lavori.

(Translated by Google) We came specifically to Aquileia to visit the exhibition of the third army at Palazzo Meizlik, and despite the indication of opening on Thursday afternoon we found it closed. I understand that it is run by volunteers, at least that's what I was told, but if you are able to manage the opening only on weekends I think it is appropriate to remove the weekday opening from the indications. (Original) Siamo venuti appositamente ad Aquileia per visitare la mostra della terza armata a palazzo Meizlik, e nonostante l'indicazione dell'apertura al giovedì pomeriggio lo abbiamo trovato chiuso. Capisco che è gestito da dei volontari ,perlomeno così mi hanno detto, Ma se si è in grado di gestire l'apertura solo nel weekend mi pare il caso di togliere nelle indicazioni l'apertura del giorno feriale.

(Translated by Google) A small building located opposite the monumental complex of the Basilica of Aquileia. It houses diverse collections; as of July 2025, a dinosaur skeleton and a large Roman mosaic were on the ground floor; upstairs, a collection of relics from the First World War. Among these are weapons and armaments from the conflict, photographs, clothing and consumables from the era, maps, charts, as well as flags and various military memorabilia. The commitment of the volunteers, former Alpine troops, is highly commendable. The visit lasts just a few minutes and offers a reliable and precise insight into the very difficult conditions of the First World War. Also of interest is one of the first Italian flags to fly over liberated Gorizia. (Original) Piccolo edificio situato di fronte al complesso monumentale della Basilica di Aquileia. Ospita collezioni eterogenee; a luglio 2025 erano presenti al piano terra uno scheletro di un dinosauro e un grande mosaico romano; al piano di sopra, una collezione di cimeli della prima guerra mondiale. Fra questi spiccano armi e armamenti del conflitto, fotografie, indumenti e materiale di consumo dell'epoca, mappe, cartine geografiche, oltre a bandiere e memorabilia militari di diverso tipo. Molto apprezzabile l'impegno dei volontari presenti, ex Alpini. La visita prende pochi minuti ed offre uno spaccato affidabile e preciso sulle condizioni molto difficili del primo conflitto mondiale. Interessante anche una delle prime bandiere italiane che sventolo' su Gorizia liberata.

(Translated by Google) Ancient palace located in Aquileia right in front of the Cathedral. It is interesting, more than for its structural characteristics, for the contents of the exhibitions it periodically hosts. I personally visited it on the occasion of an extremely interesting and well-conceived exhibition of artefacts and memorabilia from the First World War. (Original) Antico palazzo sito ad Aquileia proprio di fronte la Cattedrale. Risulta interessante , più che per le caratteristiche strutturali , per i contenuti delle mostre e delle esposizioni che periodicamente ospita. Io ,personalmente, l'ho visitato in occasione di una mostra di reperti e cimeli della prima guerra mondiale estremanente interessante e ben concepita.

(Translated by Google) A building just a few meters from the Basilica of Aquileia. It was possible to participate in our exhibition on objects, medicines, and weapons used during the Great War. Highly recommended exhibition (and not just for history buffs). (Original) Palazzo a pochi MT dalla Basilica di Aquileia. È stato possibile partecipare alla nostra relativa ad oggetti, medicamenti ed armi usati durante la Grande Guerra. Mostra super consigliata ( e non solo per gli appassionati di storia).

(Translated by Google) Free entry to this very impressive exhibition. There are some very significant military and historical artefacts on display which deserve to be looked at with great respect. (Original) Entrata gratuita per questa mostra molto impressionante. Sono esposti dei reperti militari e storici molto significativi che meritano rivisti con tanto rispetto .

(Translated by Google) Year 2014. Exhibition dedicated to the puppet Pinocchio and the prophet Jonah, whose story is depicted in a mosaic in the basilica of Aquileia. The similarity between the two characters is that both are swallowed by big fish and then in the end they obtain forgiveness. Very beautiful exhibition, both for adults and children and entry is free. (Original) Anno 2014. Mostra dedicata al burattino Pinocchio e al profeta Giona, la cui storia è raffigurata in un mosaico della basilica di Aquileia. La similitudine tra i due personaggi, è che entrambi vengono inghiottiti da grossi pesci e poi alla fine ottengono il perdono. Esposizione molto bella, sia per grandi che piccini e l'ingresso è gratuito.

(Translated by Google) Splendid collection, it would be a fairy tale if the garden and marina collection were renovated, the hospital setup by the GTRF studio is sad, but this is now the fashion in museum setups. (Original) Splendida collezione, sarebbe una favola si riattasse la collezione dei giardini e della marina, l'allestimento ospedaliero dello studio GTRF è triste, ma ormai la moda negli allestimenti museali è questa.

(Translated by Google) There is a very well organized city souvenir shop. (Original) È presente un negozio di souvenir della città molto ben organizzato.

(Translated by Google) Recommended (Original) Consigliati

Wonderful floor mosaics, especially the drapery mosaic with the light and shadow effect.

(Translated by Google) It seems incredible to think that this place was, until the 1950s, used as a stable. The palace is a bit hidden, but it is worth looking for it (it is a few meters from the tourist office where you have to buy the ticket) and visiting it. What struck me most is an incredible mosaic where the colors fade, and the different levels of the excavations, where different centuries emerge, one more beautiful and particular than the other. The upper floor is used as an exhibition, and it is worth stopping by. There are also numerous free brochures on the history of Aquileia and the excavations (Original) Sembra incredibile pensare che questo luogo era, fino agli anno '50 dello scorso secolo, adibito a stalla. Il palazzo è un po' nascosto, ma vale la pena di cercarlo (è a pochi metri dall'ufficio del turismo dove si deve fare il biglietto) e di visitarlo. Quello che mi ha colpito di più è un incredibile mosaico dove i colori sfumano, e i diversi livelli degli scavi, dove secoli diversi affiorano, uno più bello e particolare dell'altro. Il piano superiore è adibito a mostra, e vale la pena di passarci. Vi si trovano anche numerosi opuscoli gratuiti sulla storia di Aquileia e gli scavi

An amazing collection of historical pieces, set in a beautiful town

(Translated by Google) APSE HALL: dates back to the 4th century phase, built inside the block occupied by the Theodorian basilica complex and perhaps belonging to the bishop's residence. It is a vast reception room (about 100 square metres), built according to architectural models in vogue at the time. The apse, over 5 meters wide, was raised and connected to the floor of the hall by a large step. The walls and ceiling were decorated with frescoes. In the mosaic floor there is an original curtain motif made of tiles in shaded colours, to enhance the representative function of the apse itself. CLASSROOM: the floor is divided into 3 different fields of vegetal bands, with a box in the center of which only part of the frame is preserved. Simple geometric textures, with polychrome figurative motifs. The depictions are reminiscent of Roman mosaic production: fish, octopus, shells, birds among bunches of grapes, flowering racemes, baskets and basins full of fruit (the wealth of nature as an idea of ​​well-being and prosperity). ENGLISH: AULA APSIDA: dates back to the 4th century phase, built inside the block occupied by the Theodorian basilica complex and perhaps belonging to the bishop's residence. It is a large reception room (about 100 square meters), built according to architectural models in vogue at the time. The apse with a width of over 5 meters was raised and connected to the floor of the hall by a step. The walls and ceiling were decorated with frescoes. In the mosaic floor there is an original curtain motif made of tiles in shaded colors, to enhance the representative function of the apse itself. CLASSROOM: the floor is divided into 3 different backgrounds in plant bands, with a square in the center of which only part of the frame remains. Simple geometric textures, with polychrome figurative motifs. The depictions recall the Roman mosaic production: fish, octopuses, shells, birds among bunches of grapes, flowered racemes, baskets and bowls full of fruit (wealth of nature as an idea of ​​well-being and prosperity). (Original) AULA ABSIDATA: risale alla fase di IV secolo, costruita all'interno dell'isolato occupato dal complesso basilicale teodoriano e forse appartenente alla residenza del vescovo. Si tratta di una vasta sala di ricevimento (circa 100 metri quadrati), realizzata secondo modelli architettonici in voga al tempo. L'abside con ampiezza di oltre 5 metri era sopraelevata e raccordata al piano dell'aula da un gradone. Le pareti e soffitto erano decorati con affreschi. Nel pavimento a mosaico vi è un originale motivo a tendaggio realizzato in tessere dai colori sfumati, per esaltare la funzione rappresentativa dell'abside stessa. AULA: il pavimento è suddiviso in 3 diverse campiture in fasce vegetali, con al centro un riquadro del quale si conserva solo parte della cornice. Semplici trame geometriche, con motivi figurati policromi. Le raffigurazioni ricordano la produzione musiva romana: pesci, polpi, conchiglie, volatili fra grappoli d'uva, racemi fioriti, cesti e bacili ricolmi di frutta (ricchezza della natura come idea di benessere e prosperità). ENGLISH: AULA ABSIDATA: dates back to the 4th century phase, built inside the block occupied by the Theodorian basilica complex and perhaps belonging to the bishop's residence. It is a large reception room (about 100 square meters), built according to architectural models in vogue at the time. The apse with a width of over 5 meters was raised and connected to the floor of the hall by a step. The walls and ceiling were decorated with frescoes. In the mosaic floor there is an original curtain motif made of tiles in shaded colors, to enhance the representative function of the apse itself. CLASSROOM: the floor is divided into 3 different backgrounds in plant bands, with a square in the center of which only part of the frame remains. Simple geometric textures, with polychrome figurative motifs. The depictions recall the Roman mosaic production: fish, octopuses, shells, birds among bunches of grapes, flowered racemes, baskets and bowls full of fruit (wealth of nature as an idea of ​​well-being and prosperity).

(Translated by Google) Archaeological museum located within the historical complex of Piazza Chapter in the city of Aquileia in the province of Udine where there are mosaics of unique beauty dating back to the 3rd century BC which have remained almost intact in some places (Original) Museo archeologico situato all interno del complesso storico di Piazza Capitolo nella città di Aquileia in provincia di Udine dove si trovano dei mosaici di una bellezza unica risalenti al III secolo a.C rimasti in alcuni punti quasi intatti

(Translated by Google) Building adjacent to the Basilica of Aquileia, where it is possible to observe the remains of the mosaics characterizing the bishop's dining room. (Original) Edificio adiacente la Basilica di Aquileia, dove è possibile osservare i resti dei mosaici caratterizzanti la sala da pranzo del vescovo.

(Translated by Google) Located somewhat out of the way, this property impresses with some very beautiful and well-restored mosaics. Unfortunately, the video presentation on the upper floor is only in Italian... (Original) Etwas abseits gelegen, besticht dieses Objekt durch einige sehr schöne und top restaurierte Mosaike. Die Videopräsentation im Obergeschoß läuft leider nur auf Italienisch...

Edit: Way back in 2019 when I took this trip, I couldn't make it all the way to the city of Rome so while visiting Venice, I found this smaller city with ancient roman ruins. Looking back on pictures I see I have taken quite a few while there. The floor mosaics are visible and the shape of the domus can be distinguished in the typical ancient roman style houses. The remains of a river port are visible and many more structures where being uncovered. At the time they were protected with sheets of what looked like plastic wraps but I could see them across the street from many of the existing exposed structures.

The archaeological site of Aquileia is an incredibly fascinating and well-preserved piece of history that provides a window into the rich and diverse past of Italy. Located in the northeast of the country, the site features the remains of an ancient Roman city that was once a major commercial hub and center of culture. One of the most impressive features of the area is the beautifully preserved mosaic floors, which depict a wide range of scenes and provide a unique insight into the daily life of the ancient inhabitants of Aquileia. Visitors can also explore the ruins of the Roman forum, the ancient basilica, and the well-preserved remains of a Roman residential neighborhood. In addition to the Roman-era structures, the site also includes remnants of other civilizations that have occupied the area throughout history. For example, there are remnants of a Lombard necropolis from the early Middle Ages, as well as early Christian basilicas that date back to the 4th century AD. Overall, the area archeologica di Aquileia is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in history, architecture, or archaeology. The site is incredibly well-maintained and offers a wealth of information about the rich cultural heritage of Italy. Whether you are a seasoned history buff or just curious about the past, a trip to Aquileia is sure to be an unforgettable experience

Very interesting. 2nd most important archeological site in Italy after Rome

I missed this place, don't do the same

(Translated by Google) VERY beautiful and impressive, we could have possibly saved ourselves the extra entrance fee for the extra covered excavation site, but the unique shading and air conditioning method is really fascinating, blinds made of clay! 🤩🙏😲 We really liked it and there were really nice people everywhere, even though we were tourists! We felt very comfortable and think it's definitely worth a visit! (Original) SEHR schön und eindrucksvoll, den extra Eintritt für die extra überdachte Ausgrabungsstätte hätten wir uns evtl sparen können, allerdings die Einzigartige Beschattungs- bzw Klimatisierung Methode ist wirklich faszinierend, Jalousien aus Ton! 🤩🙏😲 Hat uns wirklich sehr gefallen und wirklich überall nette Leute, obwohl wir Touristen sind! Haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und meinen es ist auf jeden Fall einen Besuch wert!

(Translated by Google) This house is particularly famous for its black mosaics. The air conditioning left us rather cold in March, but undoubtedly does its job in the summer months. The visit is a bit complicated: Sometimes you walk over concrete, sometimes over old mosaics. In any case, you always have a guilty conscience that you step where you aren't actually allowed to. The staff obviously understands this and is very friendly, helpful and in a good mood! (Original) Berühmt ist dieses Haus vor allem wegen seiner schwarzen Mosaike. Die Klimatisierung hat uns im März eher frieren lassen, erfüllt aber in den Sommermonaten zweifelsfrei ihre Funktion. Der Besuch gestaltet sich etwas kompliziert: Teilweise geht man über Beton, teilweise über alte Mosaike. Man hat jedenfalls immer ein schlechtes Gewissen, dass man wo hintritt, wo man eigentlich nicht darf. Das Personal versteht dies offensichtlich und ist jedenfalls sehr freundlich, hilfsbereit und gut gelaunt!

(Translated by Google) I highly recommend visiting this magnificent Domus of 1500 square meters, one of the largest in Northern Italy, created in the 1st century AD from the union of several pre-existing houses, evidence of the importance of Aquileia in Roman times. In it you can distinguish the various living, representative and commercial environments including a bakery. Some rooms preserve floor mosaics. (Original) Consiglio vivamente la visita di questa magnifica Domus di 1500mq., una delle più vaste del Nord d' Italia, nata nel Isec. d.C. dall' unione di più case preesistenti, testimonianza dell' importanza di Aquileia in epoca romana. In essa si possono distinguere i vari ambienti abitativi , di rappresentanza e commerciali tra cui un panificio. Alcuni ambienti conservano mosaici pavimentali.

It was an amazing restaurant. The staff was extremely friendly and the food was delicious. I had my young daughter with me and they went out of their way to make her feel special. I recommend if you like delicious food. The price of the meal was average for the area and the taste was amazing.

Went for dinner with our family of 3. Service was good and staff/ owner spoke little English but could explain well. The food was very nice. We loved the fish, pasta and desserts!

Very good food and very kind people. Highly recommended.

Every year, always a 10/10! I enjoy the location, the service and the food... ALWAYS! Even with 32°C outside, I couldn’t resist the boretto with polenta.. one of my favorite dishes here. I recommend the hot and cold appetizer and quite all the dishes that they have, cause the fish is always fresh and cooked in the best way. If you have a romantic date or an occasion, here is the right place! It’s also near Aquileia and 15min from the seaside.

Very good seafood pasta. Grill calamari is also a dish to recommend. Professional service. Feel like home.

Good food and wine, and the terrace is very nice.

Delightful bar, lunch or dinner spot specializing in seafood dishes. Outdoor and indoor dining available. Great staff/wait service!