Friday, 2 October 2026

Two ancient Roman amphitheatres of Aquincum survive in Budapest

Aerial view of the ruins of a Roman amphitheatre with a grass-covered arena, surrounded by city apartment buildings.

Two ancient Roman amphitheatres survive in modern Budapest: the Civil and Military Amphitheatres at Aquincum. The first could hold up to 6,000 spectators, the second 12,000.

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