Brigetio

Brigetio is a Roman military fortress in Nyergesújfalu positioned on a strategic bend of the Danube River. The site preserves remains of barracks, administration buildings, temples, and supply facilities that reveal the layout of a well-ordered military installation.

The fortress was founded around the 2nd century to defend the northern border of Pannonia province against external threats. The installation played a key role in the Roman military strategy along the Danube frontier.

The settlement grew around military needs, with spaces for bathing and worship reflecting how soldiers and their families lived together in this border community. The mix of structures shows that this was not just a fortress but a working town where people gathered for daily routines.

Visitors can explore the excavated structures across the archaeological site and read informational displays explaining the purpose of different areas. Access is relatively straightforward, as the location sits along the Danube without steep terrain or major obstacles.

Excavations uncovered a roof tile bearing what appears to be the only known contemporary portrait of the Roman poet Ovid. This exceptional discovery reveals an unexpected artistic connection between a famous writer and life at this military outpost.