Forum of Scarbantia, Iron House

Vasaló-ház, Fórum Kiállítás

Scarbantia (the Roman name of Sopron) was one of the border stations of the Province of Pannonia in the former Roman Empire. It was a part of the Amber Road, an important commercial route. The center of the Roman City was the Forum. Built of 'Lajta' limestone delivered here from the Fertőrákos (around 10 km away) quarry. During the excavations between 1960 and 1970 the pedestals of three bronze equestrian statues were found on the southern part of the square. Altars to different gods were discovered on the sides of the Forum. The temples of the three main gods – Jupiter, Juno and Minerva - were situated at the highest point of the town.

Address

Szent György u. 2 / Új u. 1.

Getting there

downtown

Hours

Apr-Sep: Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00, Oct-Mar: Tue-Sun 10:00-14:00

Price

Adults/Students Ft 300/150 (2011)

Website

portal.sopron.hu (opens in a new tab)