aquileia town guide archeocamp project

1. ON THE TRAIL TO OUR PAST
for an active exploration of Aquileia's antiques
AQUILEIA TOWN GUIDE
Aquileia was founded by the Romans in the 2nd century BC as a military city; in the following Basilica, visiting hours
centuries it became an important provincial capital of North-Eastern Italy, thanks to its river VISITING HOURS:
port and the excellent direct connections. During the Empire of Caesar Augusto it reached a SUMMER 9.00-19.00
stable population of 200.000 inhabitants. ENTRANCE TO THE TWO CRYPTS
ADULTS € 3.00 REDUCED € 2.50 (groups min. 15 pax)
From the beginning of the Christianity it was an important religious site, also had it great de- Children under 10: free
structions to sustain during the period of the invasions of the Barbarians; the Holy Basilica,
many times enlarged and reconstructed, is the exceptional testimony of this. The Patriarchate ENTRANCE TO BATTISTERO: FREE
of Aquileia was of primary importance during the dominion of the Republic of Venice. VISIT TO THE BELL TOWER
A visit of Aquileia shows you an exceptional wealth of archaeological findings and museums; SUMMER 9.30-13.00 14.30-18.00
all this in a modern and pleasant environs, not far from the sea and the main centres in the re- ENTRANCE FEE ADULTS € 1.20 - REDUCED € 0.60
gion Friuli-Venezia Giulia The archaeological area
(ancient harbour, forum and excavations)
VISITING HOURS:
EVERY DAY from 8.30 to one hour before sunset
National Museum of Archaeology
VISITING HOURS:
MONDAY closed - TUESDAY-SUNDAY 8.30-19.30
ENTRANCE FEE : Adults € 4.00, Reduced € 2,00