Ancient Roman forum, Archaeological site at the Roman city center in Aquileia, Italy.
The Ancient Roman Forum of Aquileia is an archaeological site showing stone foundations, columns, and street layouts that formed the core of a Roman city. Visible are the footprints of temples, marketplaces, and public buildings that once served this thriving settlement.
The site was established in 181 BC as the civic heart of a strategically important Roman settlement. Over time, it became a major trade hub linking Rome with communities across northern Europe and beyond.
The ruins reveal where temples, shops, and gathering spaces once served the community's daily needs and religious practices. Walking through these remains, you can sense how central this location was to the rhythm of Roman life.
The site is accessible during daylight hours and can be explored at your own pace without advance booking required. Spending an hour or two walking through the different areas helps you understand how the layout connected to daily life.
Excavations have uncovered coins, jewelry, and trade goods that reveal how far north Rome's commercial connections extended. These discoveries show that merchants here dealt directly with distant regions beyond the Alps and even to the Baltic.
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