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🛤️ Via Sacra – The Sacred Way Origin: The present-day Via Sacra was created as a footpath in 1934, but follows the course of the ancient riverbed of the Natisone and Torre rivers. Function: Connects the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta with the river port and the excavation sites of Fondo Cossar and Fondo Pasqualis. Atmosphere: Lined with cypress trees, with exposed reliefs, inscriptions, and port structures – an archaeological walk through the Roman trading world. ⚓ Ancient River Port (Porto Fluviale) Location: Along the Via Sacra, on the western bank of the former river. Size: Over 380 meters of preserved quays – one of the best-preserved Roman inland ports in Europe. Structure: Two levels of quays – for different water levels and ship types. Mooring loops: Stone blocks with holes drilled for mooring boats. Warehouses (Horrea): Directly behind the quays, with ramps leading into the city. Traces of play: Board games carved into the stone by dockworkers – a charming detail of everyday life. 🧱 Traces of defense Late antique walls: From the 4th century onwards, the port facilities were integrated into the city's defenses – with towers and reinforcements. Sieges: Evidence of reconstruction during the attacks by Maximinus Thrax (238 AD) and Julian the Apostate (361 AD)

The entrance to the gravel path along the ancient harbor of Aquileia. The path is lined with numerous archaeological finds and numerous information panels about past events. Cycling is prohibited.

An interesting historical encounter. A gravel path runs along the ancient harbor, lined with ancient stones, and features numerous information panels detailing past events.

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Saw some beautiful excavations and the Basilica, which you can enter for a fee if you'd like. Food and drinks are available nearby. The Melon Club is also highly recommended.

The mother of the Christian basilicas of the Western world

Basilica of Aquileia

The church of Aquileia is a special highlight, the history goes back a long way, inside you can see the exposed, original mosaic floor