Aquileia, the second Rome
The story that hides every corner of Italy is a continuous and pleasant surprise for the people of the travelers from big cities to the smallest fact, so many paths that invite you to follow in the footsteps of a glorious past.
A step back in time leads to Aquileia, in the province of Udine, the ancient metropolis of the Roman era, along with the city of Ravenna, is is the most important archaeological site in northern Italy so that it was registered in 1998 in the list of the World Heritage Site. A journey in search of the origins of the Christian tradition to be taken to Aquileia, ready to literally step on your journey through the wonders revealed by the excavations, unfortunately only partially open to visitors, who have unearthed the remains of what appears to be one of the the largest and richest cities throughout the Roman Empire.
Step by step it is worth capturing what remains of an important trade route, valuable destination for trade during the Roman Empire, but at the same time, this is a beauty transships of spirituality so as to become a religious center of great importance in the early Christian period.
To catch the eye of tourists walking along the Via Sacra is a veritable open-air museum where, to act as protagonists, are ancient splendor which the hole, the cemetery, the baths, a large port area, commercial buildings and those housing and, of course, the famous early Christian basilica, fascinating architecture interesting for both its forms as for what it contains, a mosaic floor from the beginning of the fourth century depicting scenes from the Old Testament, a beauty that impresses his integrity that maintains a state of exceptional preservation.
Also worth visiting is the National Archaeological Museum (Via Roma, 1, 33051 Aquileia, Udine, 91035 tel.0431, www.museoarcheologicoaquileia.beniculturali.it), housed within the walls of the Villa Cassis Faraone that, because of its content, is considered one of the major archaeological northern Italy. Inside it contains finds from the Roman period from Aquileia or from the immediate vicinity, a World Heritage that testifies to the ancient grandeur of the Roman city.
The flat area is well suited to the discovery of the place not just walk, interesting adventures on two wheels allow you to march in the footsteps of the Christian tradition along the path of the evangelist St. Mark who, sent by St. Peter’s Basilica during the evangelization of the area north-east of Italy, from Alexandria would reach its Aquileia, landing near the pine forest that today is called “St Mark”, where began to preach the gospel. In order to follow the correct route and not venturing solo, April 25 to 28 Functive
The tour operator exclusively dedicated to Italian cycling, invites you to take part in the exit in the saddle, 100 kilometers breathtaking suitable for all levels, that wind through old churches, old mills, archaeological excavations, medieval castles, countryside and vineyards.
Between a pedal and the other, a stop to unwind and delight the senses is a must: many, many points of interest that you meet along the Wine Route of Aquileia ( Via Julia Augusta, 18-33051 Aquileia near Udine www.stradadelvinoaquileia.it), a route which, starting from Aquileia, through thirteen municipalities until you reach the old medieval village of Clauiano.
It is a tour of a thousand shades, now historic, now cultural, naturalistic and now, of course food and wine, a trip that allows you to visit wineries, farms, wineries, farms and restaurants where you can sample local specialties revealing the secrets of the best wines features such as the blond Chardonnay or Pinot Blanc, while for red wines, Chardonnay, Malvasia Istria and the illustrious Refosco, the noble wine dear Empress Livia, the second wife of the Emperor Augustus. Selections made even more superfine if married with local products meat, cheese, dishes of goose and fish dishes.
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