Aquincum

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Aquincum



Aquincum is the former Roman city which stood in Budapest. This article describes the northern part of District III (Óbuda–Békásmegyer).

Understand

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Map of Budapest/Aquincum

Aquincum was originally settled by the Eravisci, a Celtic tribe. After the Batonian War (6–9 AD), the Danube became the Empire's northern border, and Aquincum was rebuilt as a military fortress (castrum), part of the Ripa Pannonica - the fluvial part of the Limes border protection system. Around 41-54 AD, a 500-strong cavalry unit arrived, and the 6,000 strong Legio II Adiutrix was stationed here by 89 AD. The city gradually grew around the fortress.

Being the centre of operations on the Roman frontier against the neighbouring Iazyges, Aquincum was occasionally the headquarters of emperors. Under Hadrian, the city obtained municipal status; his later successor Marcus Aurelius may have written at least part of his Meditations at Aquincum. Under Septimius Severus, Aquincum became a colonia. After an administrative reorganization in 106 AD, it became the capital city of Pannonia Inferior province, holding that position until the administrative reform of Diocletian, more than a hundred years later. The city had around 30,000 to 40,000 inhabitants by the end of the 2nd century.

Get in

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To Aquincum from the center:

  • From Batthyány tér  M2  by  H5  to 1 Aquincum.
  • From Nyugati pályaudvar  M3  by  S72 ,  G72  or  Z72  to 2 Aquincum Train Station.
  • From Göncz Árpád városközpont  M3  by  34  or  106  to 3 Aquincum.

To Békásmegyer from the center:

  • From Batthyány tér  M2  by  H5  to 4 Békásmegyer.
  • From Göncz Árpád városközpont  M3  by  34  to 5 Békásmegyer.

The area can be accessed by  D12  between Mar 15–Oct 31. Boat stations:

  • 6 Rómaifürdő
  • 7 Óbudai-sziget

Public transport map of Óbuda–Békásmegyer.

See

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In Aquincum:

  • 1 Aquincum Museum and Archaeological Park (Aquincumi Múzeum és Régészeti Park), III, Szentendrei út 135 (Záhony utca  106  / Aquincum  H5 ), ☏ +36 1 430-1081, . Exhibitions: Apr–Oct: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, Nov–Mar: Tu–Su 10:00–16:00. Archaeological Park: Apr–Oct: Tu–Su 09:00–18:00, Nov–Mar: Tu–Su only when the weather is dry and surfaces are not slippery. The remains of Aquincum the former capitol of Pannonia Inferior, built by the Romans. Exhibitions, archaeological park and Painter's House. Guiding available only if booked in advance (English, German, French, Hungarian). Apr–Oct: adult: 1600 Ft; senior, student: 800 Ft. Nov–Mar: adult: 1000 Ft; senior, student: 500 Ft. Aquincum Museum (Q722554) on Wikidata Aquincum Museum on Wikipedia (updated Mar 2019)
  • 2 Aquincum Civil Town Amphitheatre (Aquincumi polgárvárosi amfiteátrum), III, Zsófia utca 1 (Aquincum  H5 ). The amphitheater was located outside the city walls, from the north of it. This is built around 150 CE, and in the third century it was renovated several times. Nearly circular floor plan, axis based sizes: 86.5 m (284 ft)×75.5 m (248 ft). It can be classified as earth amphitheater. The arena itself was surrounded by 3 m (9.8 ft) high stage wall. Free to visit (from outside). Aquincum civil amphitheatre (Q774585) on Wikidata Aquincum Civil Amphitheatre on Wikipedia (updated Mar 2019)
  • 3 Aquaeductus (Aqueduct, Vízvezeték), III, Szentendrei út (Záhony utca  106  / Aquincum  H5 ). Free to visit. (Q774586) on Wikidata (updated Mar 2019)
  • 4 Graphisoft Park, III, Záhony utca 7 (Záhony utca  106 ), ☏ +36 1 815-3400, . Industrial park with office buildings next to the Danube. It was built since 1998, and mainly used by information technology companies. Here was the Óbuda Gas Works, a few historic industrial buildings remained here. Here you can find a statue about Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple, as well as "Chess Players", "Rubik's Cube". Graphisoft Park (Q1027968) on Wikidata (updated Apr 2019)
  • 5 Our Lady of the Stone Roman Catholic Parish Church (Kövi Szűz Mária római katolikus plébániatemplom), III, Szentendrei út 69-71 (Kaszásdűlő  H5 ), ☏ +36 20 823-1757, . Built in 1865. Our Lady of the Stone Church (Kaszásdűlő) (Q27058320) on Wikidata (updated Mar 2019)
  • 6 Mocsáros-dűlő (Rómaifürdő  H5 ). Nature reserve with marshy habitat. (updated Apr 2019)

In Békásmegyer:

  • 7 Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church (Szent József római katolikus templom), III, Templom utca 13/a (Templom utca  243 ), ☏ +36 1 454-0571, . Built in 1764. Saint Joseph Church, Békásmegyer-Ófalu (Q20479842) on Wikidata (updated Mar 2019)
  • 8 Saint Joseph House (Szent József-ház), III, Templom utca 20 (Templom utca  243 ). Former school, now community house, one storey romantic building. Built around 1865. (updated Apr 2019)
  • 9 Dwelling Houses (Lakóházak), III, Templom utca (Templom utca  243 ). Templom utca 13: L-shaped Baroque groundfloor house built in circa 1750. Its window frames are decorated with grape pattern. Templom utca 38: Baroque groundfloor house built in circa 1780. (updated Apr 2019)
  • 10 Quarry on Róka Hill (Róka-hegyi kőfejtő) (Csillaghegy  H5 ). Nature reserve, nice view to Békásmegyer. (updated Apr 2019)

Do

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Culture

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Remains of civil town from Roman age in Aquincum Museum

Parks

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  • 5 Római Coastal Promenade (Római-part) (Nimród utca  34  / Rómaifürdő  D12 ). 4.7 km (2.9 mi) long coastal promenade close to the river. It is well known among inhabitants – and increasingly among tourists – as a local recreational area, natural reserve, water sports facility, and – predominately between spring and fall – a popular entertainment area with numerous open air gastronomic facilities and bars. Free to visit. Római Part (Roman Beach) (Q1253383) on Wikidata Római Part (Roman Beach) on Wikipedia (updated Apr 2019)
  • 6 Óbuda Island (Óbudai-sziget) (Óbudai-sziget  226  / Óbudai-sziget  D12  / Filatorigát  H5 ). Island on the Danube. There is a large park on the northern part. Free to visit. Óbuda Island (Q897366) on Wikidata Hajógyári Island on Wikipedia (updated Apr 2019)
  • 7 Lake Gőtés (Gőtés-tó) (Zemplén Győző utca  243 ). Small park around the lake. Free to visit. Lake Gőtés (Q1031860) on Wikidata Lake Gőtés on Wikipedia (updated Apr 2019)

Baths

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  • 8 Csillaghegy Árpád Bath (Csillaghegyi Árpád forrásfürdő), III, Pusztakúti út 2-6 (Csillaghegy  H5 ), ☏ +36 1 242-0754, . 06:00–20:00. This bath is the oldest of the capital. It has worked since 1850s. Children's pool, aromatherapy massage, infrasauna, value storage, massage helping for blood circulation. Adult: 2400 Ft–2600 Ft; senior, student: 1900 Ft–2000 Ft, children: 1200 Ft. (updated Apr 2019)
  • 9 Rómaifürdő Bath (Római strandfürdő), III, Rozgonyi Piroska utca 2 (Rómaifürdő  H5 ), ☏ +36 1 388-9740, . Jun–Aug: 09:00–20:00. Children pool, swimming pool, beach pool. Leisure pool with slide, neck shower and effervescing. Sauna, steam Room. Water is composed: low solute concentration of calcium, magnesium, hydrogen-carbonate, karst, lukewarm water. Adult: 2500 Ft–2800 Ft; senior, student: 1900 Ft–2000 Ft. Discounts on Wednesday and on weekdays after 16:00. (updated Apr 2019)
  • 10 Pünkösdfürdő Bath (Pünkösdfürdői strandfürdő), III, Királyok útja 272 (Pünkösdfürdő  34 ), ☏ +36 1 388-6665, . Jun–Aug: M–F 09:00–19:00, Sa Su 08:00–20:00. Children's pool, adventure pool, outdoor swimming pool, sauna, value storage, catering units. Adult: 1900 Ft–2000 Ft; senior, student: 1500 Ft. Discounts on wednesday and on weekdays after 16:00. (updated Apr 2019)

Sport

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Indoor exhibition in Aquincum Museum
  • 11 Dunakavics Bowling Club, III, Nánási út 67 (Nánási út  106  / Rómaifürdő  D12 ), ☏ +36 30 455-1543, . M–F 12:00–22:00, Sa Su 10:00–00:00. Bowling club and restaurant. Bowling: 3900 Ft–5900 Ft per hour, average meal: 1790 Ft, pizza: 1390 Ft, hamburger: 1490 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)
  • 12 III. Kerületi TVE, III, Kalap utca 1-3 (Óbuda, Bogdáni út  9 ), ☏ +36 1 247-8966, . Running track: 06:00–09:00 19:30–22:00; swimming pool: M–F 06:00–15:30, Sa Su 06:00–20:00. Running track and swimming pool open for visitors. Running track: free entrance, swimming pool: 1800 Ft for adult, 1400 Ft for senior, student. III. Kerületi TUE (Q736128) on Wikidata III. Kerületi TVE on Wikipedia (updated Apr 2019)
  • 13 LaserArena, III, Szentendrei út 95 (Kaszásdűlő  H5 ), ☏ +36 70 639-8444. M–F 14:00–22:00, Sa 09:00–22:00. Laser tag game. 1990 Ft–3690 Ft per person. (updated Apr 2019)
  • 14 Monkey Boulder, III, Szentendrei út 89-95 (Kaszásdűlő  H5 ), ☏ +36 1 400-6326, . M–W F 12:00–23:00, Th 08:00–23:00, Sa Su 10:00–22:00. Climbing hall. Adult: 1750 Ft–1950 Ft, student: 1250 Ft–1500 Ft. (updated Apr 2019)
  • 15 Római Adventure Park, III, Szentendrei út 189 (Rómaifürdő  H5 ), ☏ +36 30 615-6889, . Th–Su 10:00–18:00. Visitor's ticket: 600 Ft, climb ticket: 5900 Ft. (updated Apr 2019)
  • 16 Rómaifürdő SE, III, Nánási út 53 (Nánási út  106  / Rómaifürdő  D12 ), ☏ +36 70 415 1314, . Sightseeing canoe trip: 25,000 Ft. (updated Apr 2019)
  • 17 Római Tennis Academy, III, Királyok útja 105 (Mátyás király út  34 ), ☏ +36 1 240-9123, . M–F 07:00–21:00, Sa Su 08:00–19:00. Tennis courts, swimming pool and squash. Tennis curt: 3700 Ft–6000 Ft, swimming pool: 1800 Ft, squash: 1750 Ft–2900 Ft. (updated Apr 2019)
  • 18 Szédrűskert Training Pool (Szédrűskerti tanuszoda), III, Szérűskert utca 40-44 (Kaszásdűlő  H5 ), ☏ +36 70 886-1753, . M–F 06:00–07:30 19:00–21:00; Sa 09:00–17:00. Swimming pool. Adult: 1150 Ft; senior, student: 850 Ft; children: 600 Ft. (updated Apr 2019)

Events

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  • Floralia, ☏ +36 1 430-10-81, . In May. Spring festival revives the Roman ages in Aquincum Museum. Adult: 1900 Ft; senior, student: 850 Ft. (updated Apr 2019)
  • Gyerek Sziget, . Sa Su 10:00–18:00. In June. Programs for kids on Óbuda Island. Free entrance. (updated Apr 2019)
  • 19 Sziget Festival, ☏ +36 1 372-0650, . In August. One of the largest music and cultural festival in Europe. It is Central Europe's most popular summer festival attracting more than 300,000 visitors. Young and old, Hungarian and foreigner can find his/her entertainment. Day ticket: 23,500 Ft, 7-Day Pass: 104,900 Ft. Sziget Festival (Q914820) on Wikidata Sziget Festival on Wikipedia (updated Apr 2019)

Buy

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View from Róka Hill

In Aquincum:

  • 1 Auchan Aquincum, III, Szentendrei út 115 (Kaszásdűlő  H5 ), toll-free: +36 80 109-010. M–Sa 05:00–22:00, Su 08:00–20:00. Hypermarket. Services: bank, optics, pharmacy, post office, food bar. (updated Feb 2019)
  • 2 Nánási Yard (Nánási udvar), III, Nánási út 47-49 (Nánási út  106  / Rómaifürdő  D12 ), ☏ +36 30 942-0163, . Small Farmers' Market: Sa 08:00–13:00; Trió Bistro: 11:00–18:30; Gombro'c Restaurant: Tu–F Su 11:00–21:00, F Sa 11:00–22:00; Omega3 Trout Bistro: 10:00–22:00; Bagetto Bakery: M–Sa 07:00–20:00, Su 08:00–18:00; Sörminta Pub: Tu–F 16:00–22:00, Sa 09:00–22:00, Su 14:00–21:00. Small farmers' market on Saturdays. Bistro with fast food and lunch. Traditional restaurant with special balls filled with sweet or savoury flavours. Bistro with trout dishes. Bakery, cafe and breakfast. Pub with various craft beers. Average meal in the bistro and the restaurant: 2890 Ft, lunch menu: 1490 Ft. (updated Apr 2019)
  • 3 Spar, III, Köles utca 1 (Kaszásdűlő  H5 ), ☏ +36 20 823-7770, . M–F 06:30–21:00, Sa 06:30–20:00, Su 08:00–14:00. Supermarket. (updated Feb 2019)

In Békásmegyer:

  • 4 Békásmegyer Market, III, Heltai Jenő tér 1 (Békásmegyer  H5 ), ☏ +36 1 388-9131. M 07:00–17:00, Tu–Th 07:00–18:00, F 06:00–19:00, Sa 06:00–14:00. Services: grocery store, butcher, bakery. (updated Feb 2019)
  • 5 Csillag Center, III, Rákóczi utca 36 (Czetz János köz  134 ), ☏ +36 20 503-7049. M–F 10:00–20.00, Sa 10:00–18.00, Su 10:00–16:00. Shopping center. Services: clothes store, indoor playground, optics, drugstore, pet food, office supplies, bookstore, post office, pharmacy, beauty salon, flower shop, fitness studio, travel agency. (updated Feb 2019)
  • 6 Spar, III, Csobánka tér 3 (Békásmegyer  H5 ), ☏ +36 20 823-7106, . M–F 06:30–22:00, Sa 06:30–20:00, Su 08:00–16:00. Supermarket. (updated Feb 2019)

Eat

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This page uses the following price ranges for a typical meal for one, including soft drink:
BudgetUnder 1700 Ft
Mid-range1700 Ft–2200 Ft
SplurgeOver 2200 Ft

Budget

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In Aquincum:

  • 1 Éden Büfé, III, Szőlőkert utca 4/a (Szőlőkert utca  118  / Kaszásdűlő  H5 ), ☏ +36 70 387-7331, . M–F 06:00–18:00. Food bar. 1350 Ft, hamburger: 1290 Ft, lunch menu: 1450 Ft. (updated Feb 2021)
  • 2 Ételbár, III, Római tér 2 (Aquincum  H5 ), ☏ +36 70 222-7890, . M–F 11:00–16:00, Sa 11:00–14:00. Food bar. 800 Ft. (updated May 2020)
  • 3 Házisárkány Étkezde, III, Huszti út 21 (Óbuda, Bogdáni út  9  / Filatorigát  H5 ), ☏ +36 70 586-5644. M–F 10:00–16:00. Food bar. 1050 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)
  • 4 Kajálda, III, Szentendrei út 89-95 (Kaszásdűlő  H5 ), ☏ +36 70 949-6710, . M–F 07:30–16:00. Food bar. 1350 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)
  • 5 Két Betyár Kifőzde, III, Kaszásdűlő utca 11 (Kaszásdűlő  H5 ), ☏ +36 20 330-2201, . M–F 11:00–16:00, Sa 11:00–14:00. Food bar. 1390 Ft, lunch menu: 1190 Ft. (updated Feb 2021)
  • 6 MenüBár, III, Pethe Ferenc tér 1 (Kaszásdűlő  H5 ), ☏ +36 20 409-2530. M–F 07:00–15:00. Food bar. 1050 Ft, lunch menu: 1090 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)
  • 7 Platán Restaurant, III, Nánási út 48 (Nimród utca  34  / Rómaifürdő  D12 ), ☏ +36 70 260-1770. M–F 11:30–16:00. Food bar. Lunch menu: 900 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)

In Békásmegyer:

Mid-range

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Római Coastal Promenade

In Aquincum:

In Békásmegyer:

  • 20 Basa Büfé, III, Csobánka tér (Békásmegyer  H5 ), ☏ +36 30 436-6325. 10:00–21:00. Turkish food bar and pizzeria. 1800 Ft, pizza: 1950 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)
  • 21 Govinda Csillaghegy, III, Lehel utca 15-17 (Csillaghegy  H5 ), ☏ +36 70 316-6666, . M 11:00–15:00, Tu–Sa 07:00–18:00, Su 12:00–17:00. Vegan food bar with Indian cuisine. 1650 Ft, hamburger: 750 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)
  • 22 Halterasz, III, Kossuth Lajos üdülőpart (Pünkösdfürdő  34 ). Apr–Sep: M 16:00–21:00, Tu–Su 11:00–21:00. Food bar with fish dishes. 1900 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)
  • 23 MSE Büfé and Bistro, III, Pünkösdfürdő utca 2 (Pünkösdfürdő  34 ), ☏ +36 20 373-6515. Mar–Oct: 10:00–18:00. Food bar. 1490 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)
  • 24 Rózsalugas Restaurant, III, Ezüsthegy utca 42 (Templom utca  243 ), ☏ +36 1 408-7786, . 11:30–22:00. Buffet restaurant. 1390 Ft–1790 Ft for two hours. (updated Feb 2019)

Splurge

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Óbuda Island

In Aquincum:

In Békásmegyer:

  • 31 A Hely, III, Kossuth Lajos üdülőpart 31/a (Szamos utca  34 ), ☏ +36 30 370-8980, . Tu–F 14:00–22:00, Sa Su 11:00–23:00. Traditional restaurant with international cuisine. 2180 Ft. (updated Apr 2019)
  • 32 Don Pepe, III, Víziorgona utca 11 (Hősök tere  243  / Békásmegyer  H5 ), ☏ +36 30 498-3357. 11:00–23:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 2290 Ft, pizza: 1990 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)
  • 33 Gyradiko, III, Királyok útja 252 (Pünkösdfürdő  34 ), ☏ +36 1 243-4986, . Tu–Su 11:00–22:00. Greek restaurant. 1990 Ft, hamburger: 1800 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)
  • 34 Istanbul Premium Grill, III, Heltai Jenő tér 1 (Békásmegyer  H5 ), ☏ +36 30 632-6572. 08:00–22:30. Turkish food bar. 2300 Ft. (updated Feb 2021)
  • 35 Kiscsillag Restaurant, III, Szentendrei út 317 (Csillaghegy  H5 ), ☏ +36 30 931-1999, . M–Sa 11:30–22:00, Su 11:30–21:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. 3180 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)
  • 36 Sparhelt Pizzeria, III, Őszike utca 1 (Hősök tere  243  / Békásmegyer  H5 ), ☏ +36 30 880-7122, . 10:00–21:00. Pizzeria. Pizza: 2290 Ft. (updated Feb 2021)
  • 37 Tavacska Pizzeria, III, Pünkösdfürdő utca 3 (Pünkösdfürdő  34 ), ☏ +36 20 510-1001. Mar–Sep: 12:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria with international cuisine. 1890 Ft, pizza: 1890 Ft. (updated May 2019)

Drink

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Cafe and breakfast

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In Aquincum:

  • 1 Granny’s Pancake House (Nagyi Palacsintázója), III, Szentendrei út 131 (Záhony utca  106 ), ☏ +36 1 368-9257. 09:00–22:00. Sweet and salt pancakes with various fillings. Sweet pencake from 320 Ft, salty pencake from 450 Ft. (updated May 2020)
  • 2 Le Garage, III, Záhony utca 7 (Záhony utca  106 ), ☏ +36 20 455-8180, . M–F 08:00–18:00. Cafe, lunch and breakfast. (updated May 2020)
  • 3 Park Coffee and Kitchen, III, Záhony utca 7 (Záhony utca  106 ), ☏ +36 1 291 2175. M–F 07:30–17:00. Cafe, lunch and breakfast. (updated Feb 2019)
  • 4 South Cafe, III, Ángel Sanz Briz út 13 (Kaszásdűlő  H5 ), ☏ +36 70 311-6045, . M–F 08:00–17:00. Cafe, lunch and breakfast. (updated May 2020)
  • 5 This is Coffeeshop, III, Gázgyár utca 3 (Záhony utca  106 ), . M–F 07:00–17:00, Sa Su 09:00–17:00. Cafe and breakfast. (updated Feb 2021)
  • 6 Útközben Coffee, III, Búza utca 2 (Kaszásdűlő  H5 ), ☏ +36 70 934-7347. M–F 07:00–17:30. Cafe, lunch and breakfast. Lunch menu: 1090 Ft. (updated May 2020)

In Békásmegyer:

  • 7 Csillaghegyi Megálló, III, Vasút sor 1 (Csillaghegy  H5 ), ☏ +36 30 253-4868, . M–F 07:00–19:00, Sa 08:00–12:00. Bakery and cafe. (updated Mar 2019)
  • 8 Hashtag, III, Hatvany Lajos utca 12 (Békásmegyer, Újmegyeri tér  34 ), ☏ +36 20 479-8855, . M–F 07:30–19:00. Cafe and breakfast. Hamburger: 1250 Ft. (updated May 2020)
  • 9 Ollé Cafe, III, Pünkösdfürdő utca 48/b (Békásmegyer  H5 ). M–Sa 09:00–21:00, Su 10:00–18:00. Cafe and breakfast. Hamburger: 1290 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)
  • 10 Pitypang Salad Bar, III, Mátyás király út 16 (Csillaghegy  H5 ), ☏ +36 20 383-9682. M–F 08:30–18:00. Salad bar with soups and cafe. Soup: 590 Ft, salad: 990 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)

Cafe and confectionery

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In Aquincum:

In Békásmegyer: