Archaeological Area and the Patriarchal Basilica of Aquileia by Giovanni Dall’Orto

Soon after the completion of the main road, which connected the town to Altinum, Aquileia would grow to become a powerful and wealth commercial center. At the peak of its time, the town of Aquileia was home to more than 200,000 Romans. The city was known for its glassmakers.

In 452, the town was attacked by Attila the Hun and set ablaze. Many of the glassmakers who had helped make the town prosperous, relocated to the area surrounding the Venetian Lagoon. It is here at the lagoon that some of the most famous glass shops min the entire empire rose.

Archaeological Area, Aquileia, Italy by Zumzum

The town of Aquileia today is a park which is opened to the general public. Many of the ruins in Aquileia such as the forum, necropolis and harbor can be visited by year round by the general public. Many people also take the time to wander through the two neighborhoods in Aquileia that have been recently opened to the public as well. There are two different museums in Aquileia that house the many artifacts that have been uncovered over the years in the archeological dig sites located throughout Aquileia.

It is important to note that the original Roman basilica which had been built back in the 3rd century was destroyed during the attacks of Attila the Hun. The present day basilica was built on the ruins of the originally by order of the House of Savoy back in 1031.

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The city of Turin can be found along the banks of the Po River. It features a rich and colorful history. There are many fine art galleries, as well as castles plazas and gardens in Turin. The city is also home to some of the finest colleges and universities in the country; the biggest of which is the Polytechnic University of Turin.

Turin, Italy by Andrew and Annemarie

The headquarters of famous automobile manufacturers including Lancia, Fiat and Alfa Romeo are located in the city. Parts of the International Space Station were manufactured in Turin as well; the Columbus and Harmony Modules. Next to Milan and Rome, Turin is considered to be the third largest industrial centers in the nation.

Turin is home to the tallest museum in the entire world. The National Museum of Cinema stands at 167 meters in height and has been a very popular attraction over the years. Many people who visit the city check out the Museum of Oriental Art, and the Egyptian Museum of Turin. Then there is also the Palatine Towers, the Gran Madre di Dio Church and the Baroque Basilica di Superga in the city.

Back in 1861, Turin was made the original capital of Italy as it was the home of the House of Savoys, the ruling monarchy of the country at the time. As such, there are many fine centuries old building in the oldest parts of the city. There is something unique about the mixture of old and new that can be found throughout the city of Turin.

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