Once the fourth city of Roman Italy and a great river port, Aquileia keeps the largest early Christian mosaic floor in the West, a fourth-century carpet of images spread beneath its UNESCO-listed basilica.
Around it lie the excavated forum and quays of the vanished Roman town.
When to visit Aquileia
Average highs and lows across the year.
What to see first
Basilica of Aquileia
Aquileia's patriarchal basilica, with the largest early Christian mosaic floor in the West and a frescoed crypt.
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Eating and drinking in Aquileia
Well-loved everyday tables and Michelin stars, each checked open.
- Pizza e Sapori SolesTrattoria
- Mascari Pizza d'autorePizzeria
- All'anforaPizzeria
- Antica AquileiaPizzeria
- Pizzeria al taglio da CiccioPizzeria
Michelin-starred
- Osteria Altran ★
Sleeping in Aquileia
Well-reviewed places to stay, each checked open, by town.
- B&B Casa di Giulia
- Break Food&Wine Aquileia
- Casa Delneri Boutique Hotel Adults Only
- Agriturismo ai Due Leoni
- Agriturismo Sant'Egidio
- Alla Basilica2-star
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