Area archeologica sotto la Cattedrale di Concordia Sagittaria
Archaeological site beneath the cathedral with an early Christian basilica, the martyrium trichora and a well-preserved stretch of the Via Annia.
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About the museum
The archaeological area lies beneath and beside the cathedral of Concordia Sagittaria, the ancient Iulia Concordia, a Roman colony on the Via Annia. Excavations have uncovered an early Christian complex of great interest, linked to the Christian community that developed in Concordia between late antiquity and the early Middle Ages.
The route includes the remains of a trichora martyrum and of a three-aisled basilica with a geometric mosaic floor and a raised presbytery bench. There are also a quadriporticus with a central well, the remains of the episcopal residence and a burial area with sarcophagi next to the trichora.
The entrance atrium overlooks a very well-preserved stretch of the paved Via Annia, around which a small exhibition on the road and the territory of the ancient town is set up. On display are, among other things, a bronze disc from Musile di Piave, a 1st-century AD terracotta lion from Via Fornasatta and a dagger decorated with ageminatura (inlay), found during the 19th-century excavations near the Roman bridge, which recalls Concordia's military role in late antiquity.
The site is run together with the Museo archeologico nazionale concordiese in Portogruaro, with which it shares its ticket.
Highlights
- Three-aisled early Christian basilica with geometric mosaic
- Trichora martyrum with burial area and sarcophagi
- Paved stretch of the Via Annia visible from the atrium
- Quadriporticus with central well and remains of the episcopal residence
- Dagger with ageminatura and 1st-century AD terracotta lion
Permanent exhibition
- Basilica paleocristiana e via Annia – Route among the remains of the early Christian basilica, the trichora martyrum and the paved stretch of the Via Annia, with a small display of finds.
- Operated by
- Ministero della Cultura – Direzione regionale Musei nazionali Veneto
- Director
- Federico Bonfanti
- Visitors per year
- approx. 5,614
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
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| Reduced | €2 |
| Combined ticket with Museo archeologico nazionale di Altino and Museo di Portogruaro | €9Reduced 18–25 years (EU citizens): €4 |
| Combined ticket with Museo del Mare di Caorle, Museo di Altino and Museo di Portogruaro | €15Reduced 18–25 years (EU citizens): €6 |
The €6 ticket (reduced €2) is combined with the Museo archeologico nazionale concordiese in Portogruaro. For special events a reduced ticket of €4 can be offered. Booking is not required.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The upper exhibition level (atrium, ticket office, display on the Via Annia) is accessible; the lower early Christian basilica can be reached by lift and ramps. The archaeological areas beside the basilica may be difficult for people with limited mobility, due to the changes in level and the lack of ramps. A tactile map produced by the Veneto Region as part of the “Take it Slow” project is available.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | Booking is not necessary; for information and groups please contact the museum. |
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