Sights in Aquileia
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Basilica
The entire floor of the Latin cross-shaped basilica, rebuilt after an earthquake in 1348, is covered with one of the largest and most spectacular Roman-era mosaics in the world. The 760-sq-metre floor of the basilica’s 4th-century predecessor is protected by transparent glass walkways, allowing visitors to wander above the long-hidden images, which include episodes from the story of Jonah and the whale, the Good Shepherd, depictions of various sea creatures and birds, and portraits of, presumably, the wealthy Roman patrons of this early Christian church.
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Porto Fluviale
Scattered remnants of the Roman town include extensive ruins of the Porto Fluviale, the old port, which once linked the settlement to the sea. Also free to visit are the partially restored remains of houses, road and the standing columns of the ancient Forum on Via Giulia Augusta.
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Museo Archeologico Nazionale
Locally excavated statues, pottery, glassware and jewellery are displayed in the Museo Archeologico Nazionale, one of northern Italy’s most important collections. One intriguing artefact is the gilded bronze head of an emperor dating from the 3rd century AD.
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Museo Paleocristiano
Aquileia’s Museo Paleocristiano exhibits early Christian mosaic floors and tombstones from the surrounding ruins.
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Bell Tower
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