Basilica di Aquileia
Patriarchal basilica with 4th-century mosaics, a frescoed crypt, a baptistery and domus, part of Aquileia's UNESCO heritage.
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About the museum
The basilica, dedicated to the Virgin and to Saints Hermagoras and Fortunatus, has its roots in the years immediately after 313, when the Edict of Milan allowed the Christian community to build freely its first place of worship. After the destruction of the first church, the seat of the bishop, the people of Aquileia rebuilt it four times, superimposing the new buildings on the remains of the previous ones.
The main phases are the Theodorian phase (first half of the 4th century), the post-Theodorian north and south phases (4th–5th centuries), the Massenzian phase (9th century) and the Popponian phase (first half of the 11th century). Between the 14th and 15th centuries the roofing was rebuilt with pointed arches and a new roof.
The ticket for the complex allows visitors to see the present basilica with its 4th-century mosaics, the frescoed crypt of the 9th century, the Theodorian north mosaic hall (excavation crypt), the baptistery with the Sud-Halle, the domus of the episcopal palace and the Domus di Tito Macro (house of Titus Macer).
Highlights
- Floor mosaics of the 4th century
- Frescoed crypt of the 9th century
- Excavation crypt with the Theodorian north mosaic hall
- Baptistery and Sud-Halle
- Domus di Tito Macro
Permanent exhibition
- Basilica, cripte e battistero – Visit to the basilica with its 4th-century mosaics, the crypts, the baptistery with the Sud-Halle and the domus.
- Founded
- 400
- Operated by
- Fondazione Società per la Conservazione della Basilica di Aquileia
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €12 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free admission for under-18s. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for visitors with disabilities with a certificate; the companion is free if the visitor is not self-sufficient. |
Single ticket for the basilica complex and the Domus di Tito Macro. Free admission also for residents of Aquileia, journalists, tour guides, holders of the FVG Card and Aquileia Card, and members of ICOM and ICOMOS.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours
- Easy-to-read materials
- Audio description
The basilica is accessible to people with mobility disabilities, and staff are available. Video guides with audio description, subtitles and translation into Italian Sign Language (LIS), a guide in easy language (Easy to read), a guide in AAC and an Easy-to-read map are available on the website.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
The site lists a shop.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | The site offers sections for individuals and families, tourist groups and school groups, with the visit rules. Tickets can also be bought online. |
