Aquincum
Aquincum (Latin: [aˈkᶣɪŋkũː], Hungarian: [ˈɒkviŋkum]) was an ancient city, situated on the northeastern borders of the province of Pannonia within the Roman Empire. The ruins of the city can be found today in Budapest, the capital city of Hungary. It is believed that Marcus Aurelius wrote at least part of his book Meditations at Aquincum.
The ruins of Aquincum | |
Shown within Hungary | |
| Location | Budapest (Óbuda district), Hungary |
|---|---|
| Region | Pannonia |
| Coordinates | 47°33′51″N 19°2′58″E |
| Type | Settlement |
| History | |
| Founded | Approximately 41–54 |
| Periods | Roman Empire |
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