Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta

The Patriarchal Basilica of Aquileia was the spiritual centre of the ancient Patriarchate of Aquileia and played a key role in the evangelisation of much of Central Europe in the early Middle Ages. Its oldest remains date back to the 15th century, the present basilica was built in the 11th century and renovated in the 13th century. The Patriarchal Basilica of Aquileia and the archaeological area are included in the World Heritage List established by UNESCO in 1998.

About this building

This site is part of the European Cultural Itinerary of Saints Cyril and Methodius. More information: https://www.cyril-methodius.cz/basilica-aquileia/

Key Features

  • Architecture
  • Monuments

Visitors information

  • Bus stop within 100m
  • Café within 500m

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Basilica of St. Euphemia

The patriarchal basilica of St. Euphemia, dating from the 6th century, is flanked by the baptistery and the 15th-century bell tower. Under the increasingly strict control of the Dukes of Venice, of which it was the mother church, and repeatedly involved in military confrontations due to its permanent rivalry with the neighbouring Patriarchs of Aquileia, the Basilica of Saint Euphemia began to decline from 1105 onwards, when the new Patriarch, Giovanni Gradenigo, chose to reside in the capital: Venice. However, the basilica retained ownership of the patriarchal pulpit even after the papal recognition of the Venetian residence of the patriarchs in 1177. In 1451, however, with the establishment of the new Patriarchate of Venice, the basilica was incorporated into the new diocese, losing the title of cathedral.

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Monfalcone Cathedral

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