Aquincum
The ruins of Aquincum, capital of the Roman province of Pannonia, with preserved streets, bathhouses and house foundations, plus an archaeological museum.
Aquincum was the capital of the Roman province of Pannonia from the 1st to the 4th century AD. It lies in Óbuda, in the north of today's Budapest. The open-air site preserves the paved streets, bathhouses, marketplace, temples and house foundations of the ordinary citizens' town. The museum displays excavated frescoes, mosaics and a replica of the famous Roman water organ. In summer, there are re-enactment events such as Roman festivals. Admission costs about 3,000 forints. The museum is closed on Mondays, and the open-air site is generally open from April to October. Take the HÉV suburban line H5 from the city centre to Aquincum station, about 20 minutes away. On the way back, you can visit the amphitheatre ruins near Óbuda's main square.
Opening hours
Closed Mon; about 10:00–18:00 (winter: exhibition hall only, shorter hours)
Nearby sights
- Margaret Island
- Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
- Széchenyi Thermal Bath
- Heroes' Square
- Hungarian Parliament Building
- Andrássy Avenue
- Vajdahunyad Castle
- House of Terror