Ruins of the Roman Villa Rustica
At the district of Egregy the ground covers the ruins of one of the most important settlements in the region from the Principate era which was inhabited from the first half of the 1st century until the beginning of the 5th century.
Grave of the Roman Soldier
The late roman grave made of bricks, also known as the grave of the roman soldier. Made of bricks with quicklime. It was discovered during ploughing in perfect condition in 1925.
I. Waypoint Trellis - Flavius in Hévíz
There are many legends about the wonderful effect of the water in the lake of Hévíz and one of them corresponds to Theodosius the Great who was born as Flavius Theodosius.
II. Waypoint Trellis - Roman Architecture and Viticulture
The Romans brought the knowledge of viticulture to Pannonia and to the surroundings of Balaton.
III. Waypoint Trellis - State Religion & The Appearance of Hungarians
After a “shady period” following the cessation of the Roman reign folks of the late migration settled in Egregy.
IV. Waypoint Trellis - The Spread of Christianity
Numerous churches were built in villages during the Árpád era (11th-13th century) since the laws of Stephen I. ordered already in the beginning of the 11th century to build one church in every ten villages.
Church from the Árpád era
The Roman style church of Egregy is the most beautiful example of the Hungarian village churches pasted in the landscape reflecting the most developed type in terms of proportions, mass formation and floor plan setup.
Wine Cellar Row of Egregy
From downtown you can access the wine cellars in 25 minutes on foot. In the evenings the wine cellars and restaurants built in between the rows of vines are magnets for the guests of the town.
Roman Garden with Statue
From the II. century B.C. and onwards, besides the graperies and orchards, wealthy roman citizens started to install impressive ornamental gardens to or within their residential buildings (sing.: 'domus', plural: 'domos') and villas.
Presentation Building
Arriving from the event area a gate structure made from monolith blocks welcomes the visitor and after passing among these they can relax under pergolas ran over by vine and other creepers.
Millennia of Hévíz - Exhibition
We provide plenty of materials from the relics collected by Vilmos Lipp in the years of 1880 in Hévízdomb founding a 1200 graves from the Avar era and also the most beautiful set of relics collected from the rich crematory graves of the early Principate era in 2009 from the part of route 76 bypassing Hévíz.
Kneipp Stepstones
In the ruin park tourist can find dry Kneipp step stone paths on the gestures of unexcavated walls hiding in the ground for relief of their body and soul.
Event Area
An event area was established between the parade square and the presentation building reaching the border of the Roman ruins.
Parade Square
The level of the small public square is sunk under the level of the sidewalks, it is paved with decorative stone, equipped with drinking fountain, benches.
Thematic Playground
According to the Roman thematic this climbing-clambering games of skill serves practically as a gladiator school which was common across the ancient Rome.
Heart of Jesus Church
The church is also called Fradi church, due the significant support provided by Sport Club of Ferencvaros (Fradi) for the construction.
Bus Waiting Room, Parking Spaces & HeBi
The building surrounded with a neat veranda offers shadow and dry rest place for those waiting for a bus or Dotto, and there is also covered bicycle storage.
DISCOVER THE HISTORICAL SIGHTS OF EGREGY INDIVIDUALLY OR BE A PART OF A TOUR WITH OUR QUALIFIED TOUR GUIDES
.jpg)
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE HISTORY OF EGREGY AND THE TRADITIONS OF WINE MAKING IN THE ANCIENT TIMES AND NOWDAYS
.jpg)
Roman ruins
Grave of the roman soldier
Walking path stations
Church from the Árpád era
Winery, wine cellar
Wine bar, tavern
Presentation building, exhibition
Event are
Stage, theater
Parade square
Kneipp Stepstones
Ticket office & gift shop
Information
Signs
Cab parking
Car parking spaces
Bus station, minibus parking
Parking spaces for the disabled
Rest area
Walking path
Bicycle storage & HeBi
Walking routes
Thematic playground
Roman garden & statue
Architectural heritage
Cemetery, graveyard
Rest rooms
Rest room for the disabled
.jpg)
