Places
Hike·Easy·Family·Popular
Aquileia — Basilica, Roman forum & Natissa walk
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Aquileia was among the largest cities of the ancient world; today its excavated forum, market, houses and the 4th-century basilica with the biggest early-Christian mosaic floor in the West stand in open countryside. A path follows the old Natissa river harbour toward the lagoon and Grado.
Duration
2 hours
Distance
5 km
Elevation
+5 m
Best season
Year-round
Parking · Free
Free parking near the basilica in Aquileia.
Water
Fountains in the village.
Highlights
- Largest early-Christian mosaic floor in the West
- Roman forum and river port ruins
- Path along the ancient Natissa harbour
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome on the archaeological paths and the river route; not inside the basilica.
