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Fort Fort · Duna menti síkság · 135 m open today

Castrum Lugio, Dunaszekcső

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Castrum Lugio in Dunaszekcső is a Roman military fort along the Danube River, built to secure the Limes Pannonicus. The site contains significant archaeological finds from both Celtic and Roman periods.
Castrum Lugio was a strategically placed Roman fort on a loess plateau overlooking the Danube in Dunaszekcső. The site originally hosted Celtic and early Roman settlements, later evolving into an important military and transportation hub along the Limes Pannonicus, the frontier system that protected the province of Pannonia from invasions.

Archaeological excavations have uncovered valuable artifacts demonstrating the fort’s long history. Notable finds include a bronze head of Emperor Marcus Aurelius and an early Christian glass beaker with inscription, indicating both imperial presence and early religious activity in the area. These and other treasures are now preserved in museums in Pécs and Budapest. The site itself is protected as a nationally significant cultural heritage site, reflecting its strategic, historical, and archaeological importance.

Today, Castrum Lugio is recognized for its role in the broader history of Roman military organization in the region and for offering insights into the daily life and material culture of Roman and pre-Roman communities.

Opening times

open today
Monday00:00–24:00
Tuesday00:00–24:00
Wednesday00:00–24:00
Thursday00:00–24:00
Friday00:00–24:00
Saturday00:00–24:00
Sunday00:00–24:00

Price:

Free

Public transport

Dunaszekcső can be reached by regional buses from nearby towns such as Mohács or Pécs. Google Maps or Hungarian public transport planners provide up-to-date schedules and connections.

Directions

The site is located at Vár utca 15, close to the Danube bank. Visitors can walk from the village centre to the loess plateau where the fort remains are located. Signage or local maps can guide to the exact location.

Coordinates

DD
46.088088, 18.761523
DMS
46°05'17.1"N 18°45'41.5"E
UTM
34T 326946 5106270
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