Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta, Aquileia
Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta (Italian: Basilica Patriarcale di Santa Maria Assunta) is the principal church in the town of Aquileia, in the Province of Udine and the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy.
| Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta | |
|---|---|
Façade of the church | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Province | Udine |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Patriarchal minor basilica |
| Year consecrated | 1031 |
| Location | |
| Location | Aquileia, Italy |
| Geographic coordinates | 45.769722°N 13.370833°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Basilica |
| Style | Romanesque |
The original church dates back to the fourth century. The current basilica was built in the eleventh century and partially rebuilt again in the thirteenth century. It is located on Via Sacra, overlooking the Piazza del Capitolo, along with the campanile and baptistery.
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