The ruins of Aquincum, the Roman capital of Pannonia Inferior, where a legion of 6,000 men was stationed. Marcus Aurelius is believed to have written part of his Meditations here.
- Address
- Szentendrei út 135, 1031 Budapest
- Hours
- Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00, ruin park from 09:00 (Apr 1-Oct 31); Tue-Sun 10:00-16:00 (Nov-Mar); closed Mon (btm.hu)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 2 h
- Price
- Adult 3,000 HUF (aquincum.hu, 2026-09)
- Price level
- Ft Ft
- Free entry
- Free for all visitors on 15 March, 20 August and 23 October (Hungarian national holidays)
Also free for: Under 6 (all citizens); disabled +1; EEA teachers (non-tertiary); EEA citizens over 70; ICOM card; Budapest Card; under 26s and families on the last Saturday of the month
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Free entry with the Budapest Card (btm.hu).
- In winter the ruin park opens only when paths are dry and not slippery.