Archaeological sights in Szombathely
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Garden of Ruins
Szombathely has some of the most important Roman ruins in Hungary, and many of them are on display in the so-called Garden of Ruins, containing a wealth of Savaria relics excavated here since 1938. Don't miss the beautiful mosaics of plants and geometrical designs on the floor of what was St Quirinus Basilica in the 4th century. There are also remains of Roman road markers, a customs house, shops and the medieval castle walls.
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Iseum
The Iseum, south of Fő tér, is part of a grand 2nd-century complex of two temples dedicated to the Egyptian goddess Isis by Roman legionnaires. When the smaller temple was excavated in the 1950s, the city decided to reconstruct it - with cement blocks. The result is grotesque, though it is said to be undergoing a facelift. The frieze on the sacrificial altar depicts Isis riding the dog Sirius.
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