Aquileia is a small city in Friuli-Venezia Giulia that rises on the Natisone river. In 1998, it entered in UNESCO World Heritage List, thanks to its vast and extensive archaeological area and its Patriarchal Basilica. They both represent one proof of ancient Roman city, and the other is the cradle of Christianity in Central Europe.

Aquileia: UNESCO World Heritage since 1998

The archaeological area and Patriarchal Basilica of Aquileia became UNESCO World Heritage sites in 1998. It is because of their historical, archaeological, cultural and anthropologic importance.  The World Heritage Site includes all elements that contribute to explain their excellent universal value, summarized into three criteria governing entry...