The starting point of the first stage is Piazza Capitolo in Aquileia. Today, it is a town of around 3,000 inhabitants, but 2,000 years ago it was one of the most important metropolises of the Roman Empire. We recommend that you spend at least half a day visiting the archaeological sites, the National Archaeological Museum and, of course, the Basilica with its remarkable mosaics dating back to the beginning of the 4th century, the Romanesque apse from the 11th century and the frescoes in the crypt painted in the second half of the 12th century.
The first steps take you along the so-called Sacred Way (Via Sacra), where you can admire the excavations of the ancient harbour canal, and soon you reach the settlement of Monastero, which also has a very rich history. On the site of a basilica dating from the late 5th century and a monastery that was here for about a thousand years until it was suppressed at the end of the 18th century, there is now an impressive early Christian museum with a remarkable collection of tombstones.
From Monastero, we follow the roads that cross the Aquileian countryside, passing through the village of San Lorenzo with its beautiful Romanesque church, through the centre of Fiumicella, all the way to the banks of the river So?a. After crossing the bridge in Pieris, we head across the fields towards the village of Škocjan ob So?i, where, if necessary, overnight accommodation can be found. Here, too, you should not miss the archaeological excavations and the memorials of the young martyrs, Saints Kanci Kancijan and Kancijanila, who were killed here during Diocletian's persecution of the Christians.
After walking through Pieris and the centre of Turjak (pay attention to your orientation!), we approach the river So?a and continue along its left bank towards the finish of the first stage. |
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Elevation in meters |
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Moving
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7H00 |
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79 |
61 |
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Sights & attractions to see along the route
- Basilica di Aquileia
- Via Sacra and archaeological sites
- Monastero
- Archaeological excavations and memorials of Kanci Kancijan and Kancijanila
- The river So?a
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Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta
Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta is the principal church in the town of Aquileia, in the Province of Udine and the region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. The original church dates back to the fourth century. The current basilica was built in the eleventh century and partially rebuilt again in the thirteenth century. Wikipedia
Entrance Fee Euro 5
Basilica Complex Euro 10 - This ticket allow the entrance to the Basilica with the Crypt of Frescoes, the Northern Teodorian Hall (Crypt of Excavations), the Baptistery with the Cromatian Hall (Sudhalle) and the "Domus and Bishop's Palace"
MONDAY-FRIDAY: 10.00am - 6.00pm (March and October)
10.00am - 7.00pm (April to September)
10.00am - 4.00pm (November to February)
SATURDAY: 10.00am - 6.00pm (March to October); 10.00am - 5.00pm (November to February)
SUNDAY: 12.00pm - 6.00pm (March and October); 12.00pm - 7.00pm (April to September);
12.00pm - 5.00pm (November to February)
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| Roman Forum
Free entrance
| From 30.09 to 26.10 |
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9.00 – 18.00 |
| From 27.10 to 28.02 |
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9.00 – 16.00 |
| From 01.03 to 31.03 |
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9.00 – 18.00 |
| From 01.04 to 29.09 |
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9.00 – 19.00 |
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| River port
Free entrance
| From 30.09 to 26.10 |
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9.00 – 18.00 |
| From 27.10 to 28.02 |
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9.00 – 16.00 |
| From 01.03 to 31.03 |
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9.00 – 18.00 |
| From 01.04 to 29.09 |
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9.00 – 19.00 |
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National Archaeological Museum and Early Christian Museum
National Archaeological Museum
TUE - SUN 10.00 - 19.00
Cash desk and bookshop will close at 18.00.
Schools can access the Museum as early as 8 a.m., by reservation.
To ensure appropriate management of the flow of visitors, reservations are recommended for groups at the museoaquileiaeventi@cultura.gov.it email address or at the +39 043191035 number.
CLOSED ON MONDAY
Usually the Museum will be closed on Christmas and on the 1st of January, but there may be extraordinary openings decided by the Ministry. Please contact us if more information are required.
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Early Christian Museum
OPENING TIMES:
October: the Early Christian Museum will be open and can be visited only on SATURDAY from 8.30 to 13.30 - on the other days/times by reservation by writing to museoarcheoaquileia@cultura.gov.it
From April to September: Saturday (8.30 a.m.-1.30 p.m.) - on other days/times by reservation by writing to museoarcheoaquileia@cultura.gov.it
From November to March: by reservation by writing to museoarcheoaquileia@cultura.gov.it
FREE ENTRANCE |
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