- Aquileia - Wikipedia
In classical antiquity, Aquileia was a major Roman city with an estimated population close to 100,000 in the 2nd century CE [6][7] Founded as a Roman military colony in 181 BCE, Aquileia became the capital of the Augustan X region and a metropolitan center for early Christianity
- Homepage - Aquileia
It was the nominale seat of an Episcopate and of a Patriarchate as late as 1751, and at its peak it stretched from Lake Como to Hungary It was in Aquileia, in 1921, that the body of the Unknown Soldier was chosen This area also boasts a 2,000-year-old winemaking and gastronomic tradition
- Aquileia | Ancient Roman City, Italy | Britannica
Aquileia, formerly a city of the Roman Empire and a patriarchate of the Roman Catholic Church; it is now a village in the Friuli–Venezia Giulia region in northeastern Italy, on the Natisone River near the Adriatic coast, northwest of Trieste
- Aquileia - World History Encyclopedia
The ancient city of Aquileia was situated near the head of the Adriatic Sea west of the Roman province of Illyria The strategic location of the city served a crucial role in the expansion of the Roman Republic by serving as a buffer against possible invasions from the Germanic tribes to the north
- Visit Aquileia
Published by Giunti and curated by Fondazione Aquileia, the magazine includes contents about Aquileia in the Roman, Early-Christian and Medieval times, with pictures and 3D reconstructions of the highlights of the city
- 15 Best Things to Do in Aquileia: A Complete Guide
Today, the town is home to some of Italy’s most important and well-preserved archaeological sites This comprehensive guide will walk you through the 15 best things to do in Aquileia, offering a mix of history, culture, and local experiences
- La Storia, la Basilica, i musei,le aree archeologiche - Aquileia
Aquileia was founded by the Romans as a military colony in 181 BC He was first bulwark against the invasion of the Barbarians and the departure point for expeditions and military conquests
- Roman Aquileia - Wikipedia
Founded in 181 BC as a Roman military colony, it was originally established to secure the eastern borders of Italy against neighboring tribes such as the Carni and Histri The city subsequently grew into an important frontier military city
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