Aquincum Museum
Aquincum Museum
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The remains of a former military garrison of the Roman province of Pannonia include a large amphitheater for 1,600 spectators.
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- RaspsamLancaster, United Kingdom188 contributionsWhat did the Romans do for us?The museum can be reached on the green H5 light railway from Batthyany ter square in the Buda side of the city. Tickets were just over £1 each way and the museum/site less than £5 each to enter. I’m amazed that more isn’t made of the attraction, which at 14 minutes on the railway, is a simple journey. The site itself has a modern small museum and then a significant Roman ruin site.Visited October 2023Travelled with familyWritten 26 October 2023
- Jean JacksonWokingham, United Kingdom16 contributionsWonderfulThis is an amazing museum and so quiet. If it was in the UK, there would be a cafe, souvenir shop and crowds of visitors, but we had the place almost to ourselves on both our visits. You could spend hours just wandering around the Romans remains. Quite easy to get to on the H5 train. There are information boards in English.Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 27 May 2024
- David L235 contributionsNice small museum with interesting artifacts inside and other exhibits around the grounds.I love Roman history and this place was fascinating visit. So nice to not have the tourist crowds. Just outside the city of Budapest. Need to stop by the Roman Colosseum on the way to the site. And as your driving there and nearby look for the prices of the Roman aqueduct.Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 30 May 2024
- Sheila J21 contributionsMuseum and archaeological park that is very nicely done.We'd just come from a Danube cruise and seen remnants of the Danube Limes (Roman military frontier) in several locations, so we were especially interested in visiting the archaeological park in Budapest and are very glad we did. The reconstructed stone walls in Aquincum are finished to the point that one can use the narrative signs* and imagine the city as it must have looked. It would be beneficial to stop at the reconstructed "Painter's House" to not only appreciate the beauty of the structure, but to get more of a sense of how the other buildings would have looked when intact. There is also a small museum with artifacts from the site - some of them amazing. Also, the museum and several sheltered locations in the park have fragments of mosaics and frescoes. We had limited time to spend in the park, but I could have easily spent several hours there. We used rented electric bikes to get there (about 11km from the Budapest center) but there is also public transportation. It is easily found, north of Margaret Island. *There is a paper site map available in Hungarian, and we were referred to a QR code for downloading one in English, but the narrative signs explaining the buildings provide English explanations.Visited August 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 26 August 2024
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alehope30
116 contributions
Aug 2021
If you are in Budapest and you are interested in the great Roman Empire, Aquincum deserves to be seen.
The site is easily accessible, take the red metro line until stop Batthyany ter. From here take the urban train line H5. Be careful, don’t get confused with the trams on the surface. The line H5 starts underground and there is the stop named “Aquincum”, so it is easy. The site costs 1900 HUF for 1 adult.
You can simply walking among the ruins and enjoy the finds and reconstructions in the museum.
It is all interesting, but I have to say the site is a bit dispersive. In the site, there are several small houses where you can go and to get information and see finds, so, in my opinion, it would be necessary a map.
We didn’t find any map and it was also poor of indications.
In conclusion, this site deserves a visit, but it should be better valued and, of course, communication should be improved.
The site is easily accessible, take the red metro line until stop Batthyany ter. From here take the urban train line H5. Be careful, don’t get confused with the trams on the surface. The line H5 starts underground and there is the stop named “Aquincum”, so it is easy. The site costs 1900 HUF for 1 adult.
You can simply walking among the ruins and enjoy the finds and reconstructions in the museum.
It is all interesting, but I have to say the site is a bit dispersive. In the site, there are several small houses where you can go and to get information and see finds, so, in my opinion, it would be necessary a map.
We didn’t find any map and it was also poor of indications.
In conclusion, this site deserves a visit, but it should be better valued and, of course, communication should be improved.
Written 29 August 2021
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Raspsam
Lancaster, UK188 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
The museum can be reached on the green H5 light railway from Batthyany ter square in the Buda side of the city. Tickets were just over £1 each way and the museum/site less than £5 each to enter. I’m amazed that more isn’t made of the attraction, which at 14 minutes on the railway, is a simple journey. The site itself has a modern small museum and then a significant Roman ruin site.
Written 26 October 2023
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skink
Falls Church, VA674 contributions
July 2022
This is a very well done museum and site for Roman ruins. Bring good shoes as the outdoor ruins are fairly extensive with very informative panels in Hungarian and English. The museum is very modern with excellent displays of tools, coins, household goods, amphora, and other items from the Roman times. You will need a good 1 1/2-2 hours to explore everything include the very extensive outdoor exhibit of sarcophagus and statues.
Written 24 July 2022
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Sheila J
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Aug 2024 • Couples
We'd just come from a Danube cruise and seen remnants of the Danube Limes (Roman military frontier) in several locations, so we were especially interested in visiting the archaeological park in Budapest and are very glad we did. The reconstructed stone walls in Aquincum are finished to the point that one can use the narrative signs* and imagine the city as it must have looked. It would be beneficial to stop at the reconstructed "Painter's House" to not only appreciate the beauty of the structure, but to get more of a sense of how the other buildings would have looked when intact. There is also a small museum with artifacts from the site - some of them amazing. Also, the museum and several sheltered locations in the park have fragments of mosaics and frescoes. We had limited time to spend in the park, but I could have easily spent several hours there. We used rented electric bikes to get there (about 11km from the Budapest center) but there is also public transportation. It is easily found, north of Margaret Island.
*There is a paper site map available in Hungarian, and we were referred to a QR code for downloading one in English, but the narrative signs explaining the buildings provide English explanations.
*There is a paper site map available in Hungarian, and we were referred to a QR code for downloading one in English, but the narrative signs explaining the buildings provide English explanations.
Written 26 August 2024
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hrtraveler
Colorado1,105 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Amazing ruins; if you enjoy this sort of thing you've got to go. Don't be put off by the fact that it's a bit north of town; we are directionally challenged and it only took a bit of effort to find our way-and it helps that the metro connects at the same station with the H5 suburban rail, which takes you there.
The ruins themselves are amazing, and the museum on site is a gem. We spent several hours wondering through the ruins and the museum(with its unique water organ).
If ruins interest you-GO!
The ruins themselves are amazing, and the museum on site is a gem. We spent several hours wondering through the ruins and the museum(with its unique water organ).
If ruins interest you-GO!
Written 6 April 2023
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Peter W
Sheffield, UK220 contributions
May 2023
Once you've done all of the key sights in Budapest, why not be adventurous and take the M5 suburban railway or 106/34 buses out to Aquincum? The former Roman settlement covers a very large site (bigger than anything comparable in UK) with lots of building remains with explanatory info-boards. Additionally, there is a new visitor centre with toilets, drink machines and an amazing collection of Roman tools, intact cookware and storage jars, oil lamps and belt clasps plus a very interesting exhibition building hosting a very interesting display chronicling the importance of food to the Romans. All in all a great half-day visit.
Written 5 May 2023
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marthawannabe
Moncton, Canada154 contributions
Oct 2022
I enjoyed it all. The scope of the ruins is almost overwhelming. The specific exhibits were all well done from the temple to the painters house. I think one day is not enough time to do credit to this site.
Written 25 October 2022
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D B
Nova Scotia, Canada268 contributions
July 2022
Roman ruins. An amazing site. It was an ancient city, situated of the northeastern borders of the province of Pannonia within the Roman Empire. The ruins of the city are found in Budapest, the capital city of Hungary. The ruins of a three-level aqueduct were discovered around the city, many of which are visable. You can see the evidence of public baths, central heating, there are also the remains of two amphitheatres. It’s a must see. Fascinating history.
Written 11 February 2023
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Jana B
20 contributions
Sept 2022
So interesting! We had such a great time exploring the ruined city. The ruins were much more extensive than we expected and we ending up spending about two hours. The ruins and museum are about a 15 minute drive from the center of Budapest. It was not crowded at all and cost about 5 USD for admission.
Written 22 September 2022
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Trolleycase
London, UK230 contributions
Sept 2022
What a fantastic find! Saw this and thought we would go for a wander, both of us being interested in history and what a surprise we got!! The place is much larger than it looks and is not just the outdoor Roman ruins but also has two indoor museum areas. Spent twice as long here than we expected and could have quite easily have doubled that again if we had the time. This place very interesting and had signs and explanations everywhere so you could understand where you were and how it was in Roman times. Staggering how extensive the ruins are - seeing from the roadside you do not realise how large this place is. The indoor exhibitions were also excellent with great attention to detail. If you are interested in history then this place is an absolute must!
Written 3 December 2022
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Mi spiace ma non so rispondere a questa domanda. All'ingresso c'è la biglietteria che avrebbe anche un po' di spazio per bagagli, ma non so se effettivamente si possano lasciare.
Written 22 August 2016
It's a Roman site. After they suppressed the rebels in Judea (with many casualties), they enslaved hundreds of thousands of remaining citizens. Jewish status was very bad in the Roman era since then, and you are not likely to find any Jewish remains from then.
Written 16 May 2016
Can you see the ruins without having to go to the Museum, and is it cheaper, or the same price?
Written 23 February 2016
Yes the prices are split but it would be a shame to miss the museum. It holds one of the few late Roman helms ever found and it is just incredible. You will also have to pay a further fee in order to take photos.
Written 2 April 2016
Good afternoon. How do I get to the Museum and the ruins by public transport from Keleti railway station?
Written 4 August 2015
Metro line 2 to Batthyanyi ter, special train ( green) goes towards Szentendre. Normal transport tickets or daily cards can be used.
Written 27 April 2019
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