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Szombathely - Járdányi Paulovits István Romkert

 
The " Járdányi Paulovits István Romkert " ruins behind the cathedral (entrance between the cathedral and priests' seminary), discovered during building work in 1938, are the heart of old Savaria. A semi-circular apse and a 25m (82ft) long mosaic (acanthus ornaments, Christian symbols) by a master from Aquileia have been preserved from the St Quirinus basilica (4th C) which was rebuilt from parts of the former governor's palace.

Must-see attractions nearby:
Savaria Museum
Iseum
Járdányi Paulovits István Romkert
Municipal Art Gallery
Vas County Museum Village
Quirinus, bishop of Siscia (Sisak in Croatia) is said to have been drowned in 303 in Savaria. On the west part of the site a section of the Roman road paved with rough basalt blocks can be seen as can the foundations of houses in the herringbone stonework, and near the apse of the cathedral are remains of the medieval round castle which belonged to the bishops of Gyor, which is said to have once measured 40m (131ft) in diameter.
Hours:
April 1 to October 31: 10am-3pm; Closed: Mon

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