From the heart of this small universe, that is Friuli Venezia Giulia, reaching the sea and the mountains is really easy and quick. And it is here where the countryside of Aquileia lies.
You have several opportunities to discover this small uncontaminated paradise. You can walk along the streets of the authentic old villages or go through the Region looking for aristocratic residences. You will realize that this place is still unknown in many ways.

Starting from Aquileia and walking along the ancient via Julia Augusta, that connected the ancient Roman centre to Linz, in Austria, you can discover archaeological remains,  interesting museums, castles, civil and religious architectures.

With this tour you can live the traditions of the old villages, that still today show their peculiarities and authenticity of a present and living past. Otherwise, you can walk along the canals and the secondary rivers of the area, discovering the secrets of the old water mills. These are just two of the innumerable kinds of route that this area offers to the most curios spectators.

If you want to find out ancient crafts and old lifestyles of the peasant civilization, nothing is better than let your self go in the atmosphere of the several folklore festivals, the traditional epiphany bonfires, the ancient palios.
Don’t forget the historical places of the Middle Ages and the First World War, in great numbers in the Region.

This area suits all tastes. The cultural heritage of the Lands of Aquileia is really rich… all to be discovered.