Marina di Aquileia is well placed for one of northern Italy’s most important Roman sites, with ruins spread across open ground close to the modern town. The setting feels calm, with the lagoon nearby. Read more
Start at the Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta to see its mosaic floor, then continue to the archaeological area and museum. If you want a change of scenery after history, Grado’s old town and beaches are a short trip away.
