Grado is rich in history and culture: every corner is a demonstration of the ancient history of this island.
Known since Roman times, it was, in fact, the access to the sea of the the river port of Aquileia; it has been under the domination of the Republic of Venice, of the patriarchs and has been an important center under of the Hapsburg Empire, heart of Central Europe. You will just need to walk the streets of downtown to admire the ancient origins of Grado and discover its architectural details, the Latin inscriptions, fragments of sculptures, the beautiful medieval houses with original chimneypots, unique brand of imaginative laborers.
