Aquincum Museum and Roman Ruins
City: Budapest
Area: District 3.
Phone: 454 0438
Opening Hours: April 15–30, October 1–31: archeological park 9 am–5 pm; exhibits 10 am–6 pm; May 1–Septem
The former Roman provincial capital, Aquincum includes ruins of the settlement and a large amphitheatre. Mosaic floors, a diorama depicting Roman nobles, murals and a resored water organ can be seen at the museum.
This large archeological park in Hungary has been open for over a century for visitors. The Civil Town of aquincum dates back to the 2nd century AD, whose ruins are on display here. Motorway # 11, which links the centre of Budapest with Aquincum, has ruins of Roman acqueducts, which were once used to establish the flow of thermal water.
So-called chronoscopes are installed in various parts of the park, to provide a glimpse into what the buildings originally looked like.
The museum has permanent and various temporary exhibitions.
