Aquileia is situated by the Grados lagoon, 6 km from the coast. Today it is a small village mainly sustained by agriculture. But the ruins from its proud Roman past and those from the Middle Ages can still be seen.
This is an old and atmospheric harbour town close to the Slovenian border. Located in the uppermost corner of Italy, it has had huge importance both historically and culturally as a trading port.
Venice, or Venezia as the Italians call it, or Venexia as the Venetians call it, is an outstanding city for many reasons.
Just the fact that the city is built on massive poles, hammered into the soft subsoil, is enough to make it noteworthy. But Venice’s remarkable history spanning the centuries has resulted in a city full of extraordinary artistic treasures and stunning architectural treasures.
