The Iseum

The Iseum in Szombathely, also known as the Isis Szentély Romkertje, is a rebuilt 2nd century AD Roman temple devoted to the Egyptian goddess Isis.

The remains of the Iseum's two temples have been excavated since the 1950s, and part of the site has been restored. The original site's ruins, some of which have received extensive contemporary restoration, are now housed within a larger museum complex.

The Iseum is the world's third-largest Toman period Isis church, after only the great churches of Alexandria and Rome. The massive shrine complex was erected beyond the walls of the Roman town in the first part of the second century BC.

The shrine appears to have been in operation until the middle of the fourth century, when it was demolished, its marle sculptures used for lime burning and its stones used in building. The location was later turned into an Early Christian cemetery.

Getting to the Iseum: The Iseum is easily accessible by public transportation. Szombathely is the nearest railway station, while Városháza is the nearest bus stop.

Location: Szombathely