Piazza Biagio Marin is named after the famous poet, who was born in Grado in 1891.
A monument to Marin was erected in Parco delle Rose in 1991.
A monument to Marin was erected in Parco delle Rose in 1991.
The square is located between the old town in the west and the new town in the east.
The Town Hall (Municipio) is located on the south side of the square.
The entrance to the Town Hall.
Comune di Grado:
The Town Hall is open for business Monday to Saturday from 10 to 12.
The emblem of the town.
Looking north you can see the top of the bell tower of the cathedral,
Basilica di S. Eufemia.
Basilica di S. Eufemia.
The top of the bell tower is crowned by a statue of a knight in armour.
On the north side of the square you can see the remains of two ancient churches,
which were discovered in 1902, one built on top of the other.
The first church from the 4th century had only one nave, while
the second church from the 6th century was a great basilica with three naves.
the second church from the 6th century was a great basilica with three naves.
This monument is known as Basilica della Corte.
Basilica della Corte:
the ancient monument is covered by modern walkways.
A sarcophagus on display next to the walls of the ancient church.
The mosaic floor of the oldest church is partially preserved.
The floor was decorated with several geometric patterns.
Inscriptions (still preserved) mention the names of donors,
who paid for a section of the floor.
Paulinus and Marcellina paid for a section of the mosaic floor.
Hilarus and Afrodisia paid for a section of the mosaic floor.
Lucina and her daughter paid for a section of the mosaic floor.
In this picture you can see the remains of the semi-circular apse
at the eastern end of the ancient church.
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