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Budapest/Aquincum

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

Understand

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

To Aquincum from the center:

  • From by <big>[H5]</big> to Aquincum 📍.
  • From by <big>[S72]</big>, <big>[G72]</big> or <big>[Z72]</big> to Aquincum Train Station 📍.
  • From by <big>[34]</big> or <big>[106]</big> to Aquincum 📍.

To Békásmegyer from the center:

  • From by <big>[H5]</big> to Békásmegyer 📍.
  • From by <big>[34]</big> to Békásmegyer 📍.

The area can be accessed by <big>[D12]</big> between Mar 15–Oct 31. Boat stations:

Public transport map of Óbuda–Békásmegyer.

See

In Aquincum:

  • Aquincum Museum and Archaeological Park (Aquincumi Múzeum és Régészeti Park), III, Szentendrei út 135 ( / ), 47.56281°, 19.04849°, +36 1 430-1081, aquincum@aquincum.hu. 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: ; senior, student: . Nov–Mar: adult: ; senior, student: 2019-03-24
  • Aquincum Civil Town Amphitheatre (Aquincumi polgárvárosi amfiteátrum), III, Zsófia utca 1 (), 47.56756°, 19.04799°. 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: ×. It can be classified as earth amphitheater. The arena itself was surrounded by high stage wall. Free to visit (from outside) 2019-03-25
  • Aquaeductus (Aqueduct, Vízvezeték), III, Szentendrei út ( / ), 47.56392°, 19.04845°. Free to visit 2019-03-25
  • Graphisoft Park, III, Záhony utca 7 (), 47.5606°, 19.0539°, +36 1 815-3400, info@graphisoftpark.com. 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". 2019-04-19
  • Our Lady of the Stone Roman Catholic Parish Church (Kövi Szűz Mária római katolikus plébániatemplom), III, Szentendrei út 69-71 (), 47.55625°, 19.04536°, +36 20 823-1757, plebania@kovi-maria.hu. Built in 1865. 2019-03-24
  • Mocsáros-dűlő, 47.5748°, 19.0424°. Nature reserve with marshy habitat. 2019-04-15

In Békásmegyer:

  • Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church (Szent József római katolikus templom), III, Templom utca 13/a (), 47.60159°, 19.04446°, +36 1 454-0571, bekaspleb@communio.hu. Built in 1764. 2019-03-24
  • Saint Joseph House (Szent József-ház), III, Templom utca 20 (), 47.60139°, 19.04403°. Former school, now community house, one storey romantic building. Built around 1865. 2019-04-19
  • Dwelling Houses (Lakóházak), III, Templom utca (), 47.60225°, 19.04247°. 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. 2019-04-19
  • Quarry on Róka Hill (Róka-hegyi kőfejtő), 47.5906°, 19.0379°. Nature reserve, nice view to Békásmegyer. 2019-04-15

Do

Culture

Remains of civil town from Roman age in Aquincum Museum

Parks

  • Római Coastal Promenade (Római-part), 47.57349°, 19.06544°. 4.7 km 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 2019-04-15
  • Óbuda Island (Óbudai-sziget), 47.5524°, 19.0547°. Island on the Danube. There is a large park on the northern part. Free to visit 2019-04-14
  • Lake Gőtés (Gőtés-tó), 47.59554°, 19.04184°. Small park around the lake. Free to visit 2019-04-19

Baths

  • Csillaghegy Árpád Bath (Csillaghegyi Árpád forrásfürdő), III, Pusztakúti út 2-6 (), 47.58593°, 19.04229°, +36 1 242-0754, csillaghegy@spabudapest.hu. 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: –; senior, student: –, children: 2019-04-08
  • Rómaifürdő Bath (Római strandfürdő), III, Rozgonyi Piroska utca 2 (), 47.57496°, 19.05226°, +36 1 388-9740, romai@spabudapest.hu. 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: –; senior, student: –. Discounts on wednesday and on weekdays after 16:00 2019-04-08
  • Pünkösdfürdő Bath (Pünkösdfürdői strandfürdő), III, Királyok útja 272 (), 47.59466°, 19.06800°, +36 1 388-6665, punkosdfurdo@spabudapest.hu. 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: –; senior, student: . Discounts on wednesday and on weekdays after 16:00 2019-04-08

Sport

Indoor exhibition in Aquincum Museum

Events

Buy

View from Róka Hill In Aquincum:

  • Auchan Aquincum, III, Szentendrei út 115 (), 47.5593°, 19.0500°. M–Sa 05:00–22:00, Su 08:00–20:00. Hypermarket. Services: bank, optics, pharmacy, post office, food bar. 2019-02-27
  • {{buy | name=Nánási Yard | alt=Nánási udvar | url=http://nanasiudvar.hu/ | email=romaipartipiac@gmail.com | address=III, Nánási út 47-49 | lat=47.57111 | long=19.06193 | directions= / | phone=+36 30 942-0163 | tollfree= | hours=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 | price=Average meal in the bistro and the restaurant: , lunch menu: | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-04-15 | content=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. }}
  • Spar, III, Köles utca 1 (), 47.5569°, 19.0446°, +36 20 823-7770, info@spar.hu. M–F 06:30–21:00, Sa 06:30–20:00, Su 08:00–14:00. Supermarket. 2019-02-27

In Békásmegyer:

Eat

Budget: under {{huf|1700}}, mid-range: {{huf|1700}}–{{huf|2200}}, splurge: over {{huf|2200}} (meal for one + soft drink).

Budget

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In Békásmegyer:

Mid-range

Római Coastal Promenade In Aquincum:

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Splurge

Óbuda Island In Aquincum:

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Drink

Cafe and breakfast

In Aquincum:

In Békásmegyer:

  • {{drink | image=Egészségház, 2016 Csillaghegy.jpg | name=Csillaghegyi Megálló | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/csillaghegyimegallo/ | email=info@csillaghegyimegallo.hu | address=III, Vasút sor 1 | lat=47.58638 | long=19.04482 | directions= | phone=+36 30 253-4868 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 07:00–19:00, Sa 08:00–12:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-03-23 | content=Bakery and cafe. }}
  • Hashtag, III, Hatvany Lajos utca 12 (), 47.6024°, 19.06525°, +36 20 479-8855, hashtagbufe@gmail.com. M–F 07:30–19:00. Cafe and breakfast. Hamburger: 2020-05-07
  • Ollé Cafe, III, Pünkösdfürdő utca 48/b (), 47.59478°, 19.05715°. M–Sa 09:00–21:00, Su 10:00–18:00. Cafe and breakfast. Hamburger: 2019-02-24
  • {{drink | name=Pitypang Salad Bar | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pitypangsalata/ | email= | address=III, Mátyás király út 16 | lat=47.58586 | long=19.04788 | directions= | phone=+36 20 383-9682 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 08:30–18:00 | price=Soup: , salad: | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-02-24 | content=Salad bar with soups and cafe. }}

Cafe and confectionery

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Pubs

Rómaifürdő Bath In Aquincum:

In Békásmegyer:

Bars and nightclubs

In Aquincum:

  • {{drink | image=Budapest, Két Rombusz 3.jpg | name=Két Rombusz | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/ketrombusz/ | email= | address=III, Római part 45 | lat=47.57431 | long=19.06518 | directions= / | phone=+36 20 942-7392 | tollfree= | hours=Apr–Oct: M–Th 16:00–23:00, F 16:00–01:00, Sa 11:00–01:00, Su 11:00–23:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-02-26 | content=Bar. }}
  • {{drink | name=Miamor Rómaim | alt= | url=https://miamor.hu/ | email=info@miamor.hu | address=III, Római part 47 | lat=47.57487 | long=19.06516 | directions= / | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Th 15:00–23:00, F 14:00–23:00, Sa 10:00–23:00, Su 10:00–22:00 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-12-16 | content=Food bars, beach volleyball courts, live concerts. }}
  • Pók Cafe, III, Szentendrei út 155 (), 47.56976°, 19.04861°, +36 1 242-0554. 16:00–03:00. Bar. 2019-04-16

In Békásmegyer:

  • {{drink | image=Budapest, Római-part, 10.jpg | name=Fellini Római Kultúrbisztró | alt= | url=http://felliniromai.hu/ | email=felliniromai@gmail.com | address=III, Kossuth Lajos üdülőpart 5 | lat=47.57701 | long=19.06601 | directions= / | phone= | tollfree= | hours=May–Sep: M–Th 14:00–00:00, F 12:00–00:00, Sa Su 10:00–00:00 | price=Free entrance | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-02-25 | content=Bar on the riverside. }}
  • Garden Placc, III, Királyok útja 33 (), 47.57879°, 19.06581°, +36 30 435-4518, info@gardenplacc.com. May–Sep: 12:00–23:00. Open-air bar. Hamburger: 2021-08-12
  • {{drink | image=Budapest, Római-part, 7.jpg | name=Nap bácsi | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/napbacsi/ | email= | address=III, Kossuth Lajos üdülőpart 9 | lat=47.57743 | long=19.06603 | directions= / | phone=+36 30 171 2367 | tollfree= | hours=May–Sep: M–Th 14:00–23:00, F 14:00–00:00, Sa Su 10:00–00:00 | price=Free entrance | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-02-25 | content=Bar on the riverside. }}

Sleep

Budget: under {{huf|13,000}}, mid-range: {{huf|13,000}}–{{huf|20,000}}, splurge: over {{huf|20,000}} (standard double room).

Budget

  • Duna-Party Guesthouse, III, Királyok útja 93 (), 47.58367°, 19.06506°, +36 1 250-3667, pansio@duna-party-pansio.hu. Double bedrooms with shower-bath, flush-toilet and air conditioning, internet, telephone satellite TV, bar and parking. Double room: 2019-03-23
  • {{sleep | name=Irisz Guesthouse | alt= | url=https://iriszpanzio.hu/en/ | email=info@iriszpanzio.hu | address=III, Szentendrei út 341 | lat=47.58757 | long=19.04644 | directions= | phone=+36 1 240-2597 | tollfree= | fax=+36 1 454-1012 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single room: , double room: | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-03-23 | content=Scandinavian-style guesthouse for 20 people in 10 rooms. }}
  • {{sleep | name=Római Camping | alt= | url=http://romaicamping.hu/en | email=info@romaicamping.hu | address=III, Szentendrei út 189 | lat=47.5745 | long=19.0519 | directions= | phone=+36 1 250-0426 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Bungalow for one person: , for two persons: | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-03-23 | content=Places for 1500 tents and caravans. Cold-hot water, electricity, car parking and taxes are included. Free children under age of 3. Pets are free, Free wifi. }}

Mid-range

Sziget Festival, one of the biggest concert events in all Europe

  • {{sleep | name=Alfréd Guesthouse | alt= | url=https://en.alfredpanzio.hu/ | email=info@alfredpanzio.hu | address=III, Vasút sor 20 | lat=47.59146 | long=19.04868 | directions= / | phone=+36 1 436-9316 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single room: , double room: | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-03-23 | content=3-star, 20 rooms (a/c) for 45 persons. Sauna in the pension. Free Wifi internet. }}
  • {{sleep | image=Aquamarina Hotel, 2016 Budapest.jpg | name=Aquamarina Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.aquamarinahotel.hu/ | email=info@aquamarinahotel.hu | address=III, Rozgonyi Piroska utca, boat station | lat=47.57363 | long=19.06629 | directions= / | phone=+36 70 670-7561 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single room: , double room: | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-03-22 | content=Boat hotel. }}
  • {{sleep | name=Attila Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.attilahotel-pension-restaurant.hu/en | email=attilahotel@t-online.hu | address=III, Attila utca 20 | lat=47.58223 | long=19.04969 | directions= / | phone=+36 1 240-3373 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=Single room: , double room: | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-03-22 | content=3-star, secure parking, free wifi in rooms. }}
  • {{sleep | name=Bed-Breakfast Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.bedbreakfast.hu/index_en.html | email=info@bedbreakfast.hu | address=III, Rozália utca 76-78 | lat=47.5779 | long=19.0467 | directions= | phone=+36 1 454-1610 | tollfree= | fax=+36 1 242-1534 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=11:00 | price=Double room: | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-03-23 | content= }}

Splurge

Connect

Aquincum

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