The remains of the roman town can be visited
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Roman City Aquincum
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Aquincum, the ancient Roman city that once stretched across the territory of modern-day Budapest, held great significance in antiquity. Archaeological finds and written records attest to its former grandeur. It is particularly noteworthy for being well-researched, despite the modern development of the region. Aquincum consisted of two distinct settlement cores: a legionary camp with its associated settlement and an independent civilian city located to its north.
History+
The Romans conquered the area of present-day Hungary around the turn of the millennium. Before that, the region around what would become Budapest was inhabited by the Celtic tribe of the Eravisci, who had their main settlement here and even minted their own coins. From 40 AD, the Romans took full control and established a military camp. In 89 AD, a legion was transferred here, leading to the construction of a larger camp. Over time, significant civilian settlements with a forum developed around these camps. Around 106 AD, Aquincum became the capital of the newly established province of Pannonia Inferior. The later emperor Hadrian served as governor in Aquincum from 107 AD, and during his tenure, a governor's palace was built. In 124 AD, a settlement center located north of the camp was granted the status of a municipium and was equipped with a wall, a public bath, and other buildings. Later, two amphitheatres were built, one for the civilian population and one for the military. In 194 AD, the civilian city was elevated to the status of a colonia. Although Aquincum lost its status as a provincial capital in 296 AD, it retained its importance. Around 332 AD, a new legionary camp was constructed, and about 30 years later, a Christian double basilica was built in the civilian city. From the late fourth century onwards, Germanic and Hunnish-Alanic immigrants increasingly settled in the area. Shortly after 430 AD, the Romans officially abandoned Pannonia and ceded it to the Huns, though a Roman remnant population remained traceable.
Location+
The Roman city of Aquincum is located in Budapest, in the Közép-Magyarország (Central Hungary) region of Hungary, at an elevation of approximately 100 m above sea level.
On site+
The remains of the Roman city are now accessible and can be visited by the public.
Nearby+
- Roman City of Aquincum (Ancient Structures), approx. 0.5 km away
- Roman City of Aquincum Amphitheater (Ancient Structures), approx. 0.9 km away
- Roman City of Aquincum (Ancient Structures), approx. 2.7 km away
- Roman City of Aquincum Amphitheater (Ancient Structures), approx. 3.0 km away
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