Aquincum is the former Roman city which stood in Budapest. This article describes the northern part of District III (Óbuda–Békásmegyer).

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Map of Budapest/Aquincum

Aquincum was originally settled by the Eravisci, a Celtic tribe. After the Batonian War (6–9 AD), the Danube became the Empire's northern border, and Aquincum was rebuilt as a military fortress (castrum), part of the Ripa Pannonica - the fluvial part of the Limes border protection system. Around 41-54 AD, a 500-strong cavalry unit arrived, and the 6,000 strong Legio II Adiutrix was stationed here by 89 AD. The city gradually grew around the fortress.

Being the centre of operations on the Roman frontier against the neighbouring Iazyges, Aquincum was occasionally the headquarters of emperors. Under Hadrian, the city obtained municipal status; his later successor Marcus Aurelius may have written at least part of his Meditations at Aquincum. Under Septimius Severus, Aquincum became a colonia. After an administrative reorganization in 106 AD, it became the capital city of Pannonia Inferior province, holding that position until the administrative reform of Diocletian, more than a hundred years later. The city had around 30,000 to 40,000 inhabitants by the end of the 2nd century.

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To Aquincum from the center:

  • From Batthyány tér  M2  by  H5  to 1 Aquincum.
  • From Nyugati pályaudvar  M3  by  S72 ,  G72  or  Z72  to 2 Aquincum Train Station.
  • From Göncz Árpád városközpont  M3  by  34  or  106  to 3 Aquincum.

To Békásmegyer from the center:

  • From Batthyány tér  M2  by  H5  to 4 Békásmegyer.
  • From Göncz Árpád városközpont  M3  by  34  to 5 Békásmegyer.

The area can be accessed by  D12  between Mar 15–Oct 31. Boat stations:

  • 6 Rómaifürdő
  • 7 Óbudai-sziget

Public transport map of Óbuda–Békásmegyer.

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In Aquincum:

  • 1 Aquincum Museum and Archaeological Park (Aquincumi Múzeum és Régészeti Park), III, Szentendrei út 135 (Záhony utca  106  / Aquincum  H5 ), +36 1 430-1081, . Exhibitions: Apr–Oct: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, Nov–Mar: Tu–Su 10:00–16:00. Archaeological Park: Apr–Oct: Tu–Su 09:00–18:00, Nov–Mar: Tu–Su only when the weather is dry and surfaces are not slippery. The remains of Aquincum the former capitol of Pannonia Inferior, built by the Romans. Exhibitions, archaeological park and Painter's House. Guiding available only if booked in advance (English, German, French, Hungarian). Apr–Oct: adult: 1600 Ft; senior, student: 800 Ft. Nov–Mar: adult: 1000 Ft; senior, student: 500 Ft.    
  • 2 Aquincum Civil Town Amphitheatre (Aquincumi polgárvárosi amfiteátrum), III, Zsófia utca 1 (Aquincum  H5 ). The amphitheater was located outside the city walls, from the north of it. This is built around 150 CE, and in the third century it was renovated several times. Nearly circular floor plan, axis based sizes: 86.5 m (284 ft)×75.5 m (248 ft). It can be classified as earth amphitheater. The arena itself was surrounded by 3 m (9.8 ft) high stage wall. Free to visit (from outside).    
  • 3 Aquaeductus (Aqueduct, Vízvezeték), III, Szentendrei út (Záhony utca  106  / Aquincum  H5 ). Free to visit.  
  • 4 Graphisoft Park, III, Záhony utca 7 (Záhony utca  106 ), +36 1 815-3400, . Industrial park with office buildings next to the Danube. It was built since 1998, and mainly used by information technology companies. Here was the Óbuda Gas Works, a few historic industrial buildings remained here. Here you can find a statue about Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple, as well as "Chess Players", "Rubik's Cube".  
  • 5 Our Lady of the Stone Roman Catholic Parish Church (Kövi Szűz Mária római katolikus plébániatemplom), III, Szentendrei út 69-71 (Kaszásdűlő  H5 ), +36 20 823-1757, . Built in 1865.  
  • 6 Mocsáros-dűlő (Rómaifürdő  H5 ). Nature reserve with marshy habitat.

In Békásmegyer:

  • 7 Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church (Szent József római katolikus templom), III, Templom utca 13/a (Templom utca  243 ), +36 1 454-0571, . Built in 1764.  
  • 8 Saint Joseph House (Szent József-ház), III, Templom utca 20 (Templom utca  243 ). Former school, now community house, one storey romantic building. Built around 1865.
  • 9 Dwelling Houses (Lakóházak), III, Templom utca (Templom utca  243 ). Templom utca 13: L-shaped Baroque groundfloor house built in circa 1750. Its window frames are decorated with grape pattern. Templom utca 38: Baroque groundfloor house built in circa 1780.
  • 10 Quarry on Róka Hill (Róka-hegyi kőfejtő) (Csillaghegy  H5 ). Nature reserve, nice view to Békásmegyer.

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Remains of civil town from Roman age in Aquincum Museum

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  • 5 Római Coastal Promenade (Római-part) (Nimród utca  34  / Rómaifürdő  D12 ). 4.7 km (2.9 mi) long coastal promenade close to the river. It is well known among inhabitants – and increasingly among tourists – as a local recreational area, natural reserve, water sports facility, and – predominately between spring and fall – a popular entertainment area with numerous open air gastronomic facilities and bars. Free to visit.    
  • 6 Óbuda Island (Óbudai-sziget) (Óbudai-sziget  226  / Óbudai-sziget  D12  / Filatorigát  H5 ). Island on the Danube. There is a large park on the northern part. Free to visit.    
  • 7 Lake Gőtés (Gőtés-tó) (Zemplén Győző utca  243 ). Small park around the lake. Free to visit.    

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  • 8 Csillaghegy Árpád Bath (Csillaghegyi Árpád forrásfürdő), III, Pusztakúti út 2-6 (Csillaghegy  H5 ), +36 1 242-0754, . 06:00–20:00. This bath is the oldest of the capital. It has worked since 1850s. Children's pool, aromatherapy massage, infrasauna, value storage, massage helping for blood circulation. Adult: 2400 Ft2600 Ft; senior, student: 1900 Ft2000 Ft, children: 1200 Ft.
  • 9 Rómaifürdő Bath (Római strandfürdő), III, Rozgonyi Piroska utca 2 (Rómaifürdő  H5 ), +36 1 388-9740, . Jun–Aug: 09:00–20:00. Children pool, swimming pool, beach pool. Leisure pool with slide, neck shower and effervescing. Sauna, steam Room. Water is composed: low solute concentration of calcium, magnesium, hydrogen-carbonate, karst, lukewarm water. Adult: 2500 Ft2800 Ft; senior, student: 1900 Ft2000 Ft. Discounts on wednesday and on weekdays after 16:00.
  • 10 Pünkösdfürdő Bath (Pünkösdfürdői strandfürdő), III, Királyok útja 272 (Pünkösdfürdő  34 ), +36 1 388-6665, . Jun–Aug: M–F 09:00–19:00, Sa Su 08:00–20:00. Children's pool, adventure pool, outdoor swimming pool, sauna, value storage, catering units. Adult: 1900 Ft2000 Ft; senior, student: 1500 Ft. Discounts on wednesday and on weekdays after 16:00.

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Indoor exhibition in Aquincum Museum
  • 11 Dunakavics Bowling Club, III, Nánási út 67 (Nánási út  106  / Rómaifürdő  D12 ), +36 30 455-1543, . M–F 12:00–22:00, Sa Su 10:00–00:00. Bowling club and restaurant. Bowling: 3900 Ft5900 Ft per hour, average meal: 1790 Ft, pizza: 1390 Ft, hamburger: 1490 Ft.
  • 12 III. Kerületi TVE, III, Kalap utca 1-3 (Óbuda, Bogdáni út  9 ), +36 1 247-8966, . Running track: 06:00–09:00 19:30–22:00; swimming pool: M–F 06:00–15:30, Sa Su 06:00–20:00. Running track and swimming pool open for visitors. Running track: free entrance, swimming pool: 1800 Ft for adult, 1400 Ft for senior, student.    
  • 13 LaserArena, III, Szentendrei út 95 (Kaszásdűlő  H5 ), +36 70 639-8444. M–F 14:00–22:00, Sa 09:00–22:00. Laser tag game. 1990 Ft3690 Ft per person.
  • 14 Monkey Boulder, III, Szentendrei út 89-95 (Kaszásdűlő  H5 ), +36 1 400-6326, . M–W F 12:00–23:00, Th 08:00–23:00, Sa Su 10:00–22:00. Climbing hall. Adult: 1750 Ft1950 Ft, student: 1250 Ft1500 Ft.
  • 15 Római Adventure Park, III, Szentendrei út 189 (Rómaifürdő  H5 ), +36 30 615-6889, . Th–Su 10:00–18:00. Visitor's ticket: 600 Ft, climb ticket: 5900 Ft.
  • 16 Rómaifürdő SE, III, Nánási út 53 (Nánási út  106  / Rómaifürdő  D12 ), +36 70 415 1314, . Sightseeing canoe trip: 25,000 Ft.
  • 17 Római Tennis Academy, III, Királyok útja 105 (Mátyás király út  34 ), +36 1 240-9123, . M–F 07:00–21:00, Sa Su 08:00–19:00. Tennis courts, swimming pool and squash. Tennis curt: 3700 Ft6000 Ft, swimming pool: 1800 Ft, squash: 1750 Ft2900 Ft.
  • 18 Szédrűskert Training Pool (Szédrűskerti tanuszoda), III, Szérűskert utca 40-44 (Kaszásdűlő  H5 ), +36 70 886-1753, . M–F 06:00–07:30 19:00–21:00; Sa 09:00–17:00. Swimming pool. Adult: 1150 Ft; senior, student: 850 Ft; children: 600 Ft.

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View from Róka Hill

In Aquincum:

  • 1 Auchan Aquincum, III, Szentendrei út 115 (Kaszásdűlő  H5 ), toll-free: +36 80 109-010. M–Sa 05:00–22:00, Su 08:00–20:00. Hypermarket. Services: bank, optics, pharmacy, post office, food bar.
  • 2 Nánási Yard (Nánási udvar), III, Nánási út 47-49 (Nánási út  106  / Rómaifürdő  D12 ), +36 30 942-0163, . Small Farmers' Market: Sa 08:00–13:00; Trió Bistro: 11:00–18:30; Gombro'c Restaurant: Tu–F Su 11:00–21:00, F Sa 11:00–22:00; Omega3 Trout Bistro: 10:00–22:00; Bagetto Bakery: M–Sa 07:00–20:00, Su 08:00–18:00; Sörminta Pub: Tu–F 16:00–22:00, Sa 09:00–22:00, Su 14:00–21:00. Small farmers' market on Saturdays. Bistro with fast food and lunch. Traditional restaurant with special balls filled with sweet or savoury flavours. Bistro with trout dishes. Bakery, cafe and breakfast. Pub with various craft beers. Average meal in the bistro and the restaurant: 2890 Ft, lunch menu: 1490 Ft.
  • 3 Spar, III, Köles utca 1 (Kaszásdűlő  H5 ), +36 20 823-7770, . M–F 06:30–21:00, Sa 06:30–20:00, Su 08:00–14:00. Supermarket.

In Békásmegyer:

  • 4 Békásmegyer Market, III, Heltai Jenő tér 1 (Békásmegyer  H5 ), +36 1 388-9131. M 07:00–17:00, Tu–Th 07:00–18:00, F 06:00–19:00, Sa 06:00–14:00. Services: grocery store, butcher, bakery.
  • 5 Csillag Center, III, Rákóczi utca 36 (Czetz János köz  134 ), +36 20 503-7049. M–F 10:00–20.00, Sa 10:00–18.00, Su 10:00–16:00. Shopping center. Services: clothes store, indoor playground, optics, drugstore, pet food, office supplies, bookstore, post office, pharmacy, beauty salon, flower shop, fitness studio, travel agency.
  • 6 Spar, III, Csobánka tér 3 (Békásmegyer  H5 ), +36 20 823-7106, . M–F 06:30–22:00, Sa 06:30–20:00, Su 08:00–16:00. Supermarket.

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This page uses the following price ranges for a typical meal for one, including soft drink:
Budget Under 1700 Ft
Mid-range 1700 Ft2200 Ft
Splurge Over 2200 Ft

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In Békásmegyer:

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Római Coastal Promenade

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In Békásmegyer:

  • 20 Basa Büfé, III, Csobánka tér (Békásmegyer  H5 ), +36 30 436-6325. 10:00–21:00. Turkish food bar and pizzeria. 1800 Ft, pizza: 1950 Ft.
  • 21 Govinda Csillaghegy, III, Lehel utca 15-17 (Csillaghegy  H5 ), +36 70 316-6666, . M 11:00–15:00, Tu–Sa 07:00–18:00, Su 12:00–17:00. Vegan food bar with Indian cuisine. 1650 Ft, hamburger: 750 Ft.
  • 22 Halterasz, III, Kossuth Lajos üdülőpart (Pünkösdfürdő  34 ). Apr–Sep: M 16:00–21:00, Tu–Su 11:00–21:00. Food bar with fish dishes. 1900 Ft.
  • 23 MSE Büfé and Bistro, III, Pünkösdfürdő utca 2 (Pünkösdfürdő  34 ), +36 20 373-6515. Mar–Oct: 10:00–18:00. Food bar. 1490 Ft.
  • 24 Rózsalugas Restaurant, III, Ezüsthegy utca 42 (Templom utca  243 ), +36 1 408-7786, . 11:30–22:00. Buffet restaurant. 1390 Ft1790 Ft for two hours.

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Óbuda Island

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In Békásmegyer:

  • 31 A Hely, III, Kossuth Lajos üdülőpart 31/a (Szamos utca  34 ), +36 30 370-8980, . Tu–F 14:00–22:00, Sa Su 11:00–23:00. Traditional restaurant with international cuisine. 2180 Ft.
  • 32 Don Pepe, III, Víziorgona utca 11 (Hősök tere  243  / Békásmegyer  H5 ), +36 30 498-3357. 11:00–23:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 2290 Ft, pizza: 1990 Ft.
  • 33 Gyradiko, III, Királyok útja 252 (Pünkösdfürdő  34 ), +36 1 243-4986, . Tu–Su 11:00–22:00. Greek restaurant. 1990 Ft, hamburger: 1800 Ft.
  • 34 Istanbul Premium Grill, III, Heltai Jenő tér 1 (Békásmegyer  H5 ), +36 30 632-6572. 08:00–22:30. Turkish food bar. 2300 Ft.
  • 35 Kiscsillag Restaurant, III, Szentendrei út 317 (Csillaghegy  H5 ), +36 30 931-1999, . M–Sa 11:30–22:00, Su 11:30–21:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. 3180 Ft.
  • 36 Sparhelt Pizzeria, III, Őszike utca 1 (Hősök tere  243  / Békásmegyer  H5 ), +36 30 880-7122, . 10:00–21:00. Pizzeria. Pizza: 2290 Ft.
  • 37 Tavacska Pizzeria, III, Pünkösdfürdő utca 3 (Pünkösdfürdő  34 ), +36 20 510-1001. Mar–Sep: 12:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria with international cuisine. 1890 Ft, pizza: 1890 Ft.

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In Békásmegyer:

  • 7 Csillaghegyi Megálló, III, Vasút sor 1 (Csillaghegy  H5 ), +36 30 253-4868, . M–F 07:00–19:00, Sa 08:00–12:00. Bakery and cafe.
  • 8 Hashtag, III, Hatvany Lajos utca 12 (Békásmegyer, Újmegyeri tér  34 ), +36 20 479-8855, . M–F 07:30–19:00. Cafe and breakfast. Hamburger: 1250 Ft.
  • 9 Ollé Cafe, III, Pünkösdfürdő utca 48/b (Békásmegyer  H5 ). M–Sa 09:00–21:00, Su 10:00–18:00. Cafe and breakfast. Hamburger: 1290 Ft.
  • 10 Pitypang Salad Bar, III, Mátyás király út 16 (Csillaghegy  H5 ), +36 20 383-9682. M–F 08:30–18:00. Salad bar with soups and cafe. Soup: 590 Ft, salad: 990 Ft.

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Rómaifürdő Bath

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  • 25 Albatros Espresso, III, Zsirai Miklós utca 3 (Békásmegyer  H5 ), +36 1 243-4327. M–Sa 10:00–22:00, Su 10:00–20:00.
  • 26 Bu-Sa Pub (Bu-Sa Söröző), III, Pünkösdfürdő utca 1 (Pünkösdfürdő  34 ), +36 30 830-5611. 24 hours daily.
  • 27 DonPedro Pub (DonPedro Söröző), III, Hollós Korvin Lajos utca 2 (Békásmegyer  H5 ), +36 20 443-1421. M–Th Su 11:00–23:00, F Sa 11:00–01:00.
  • 28 Kacsa Bistro, III, Kossuth Lajos üdülőpart 131 (Pünkösdfürdő  34 ), +36 30 556-4114, . M–Th Su 10:00–22:00, F Sa 10:00–00:00.
  • 29 Kis Bíbic, III, Mátyás király út 17 (Csillaghegy  H5 ), +36 30 603-2887. M–Th 07:00–23:00, F Sa 07:00–01:00. Fast food bar and pub. Hamburger: 890 Ft.
  • 30 Mátyás Sarok Pub, III, Mátyás király út 80 (Hunyadi utca  134 ). 06:30–23:00.
  • 31 Peron Váróterem Pub, III, Papírgyár utca 65 (Csillaghegy  H5 ), +36 1 240-6908, . M–Th 07:00–22:00, F Sa 07:00–01:00, Su 08:00–22:00.
  • 32 Vadász Pub, III, Viziorgona utca 3 (Békásmegyer  H5 ). 06:00–22:00.

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In Aquincum:

  • 33 Két Rombusz, III, Római part 45 (Nimród utca  34  / Rómaifürdő  D12 ), +36 20 942-7392. Apr–Oct: M–Th 16:00–23:00, F 16:00–01:00, Sa 11:00–01:00, Su 11:00–23:00. Bar.
  • 34 Miamor Rómaim, III, Római part 47 (Nimród utca  34  / Rómaifürdő  D12 ), . Food bars, beach volleyball courts, live concerts. Th 15:00–23:00, F 14:00–23:00, Sa 10:00–23:00, Su 10:00–22:00.
  • 35 Pók Cafe, III, Szentendrei út 155 (Aquincum  H5 ), +36 1 242-0554. 16:00–03:00. Bar.

In Békásmegyer:

  • 36 Fellini Római Kultúrbisztró, III, Kossuth Lajos üdülőpart 5 (Nimród utca  34  / Rómaifürdő  D12 ), . May–Sep: M–Th 14:00–00:00, F 12:00–00:00, Sa Su 10:00–00:00. Bar on the riverside. Free entrance.
  • 37 Garden Placc, III, Királyok útja 33 (Szent János utca  34 ), +36 30 435-4518, . May–Sep: 12:00–23:00. Open-air bar. Hamburger: 1290 Ft.
  • 38 Nap bácsi, III, Kossuth Lajos üdülőpart 9 (Nimród utca  34  / Rómaifürdő  D12 ), +36 30 171 2367. May–Sep: M–Th 14:00–23:00, F 14:00–00:00, Sa Su 10:00–00:00. Bar on the riverside. Free entrance.

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This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room:
Budget Under 13,000 Ft
Mid-range 13,000 Ft20,000 Ft
Splurge Over 20,000 Ft

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  • 1 Duna-Party Guesthouse, III, Királyok útja 93 (Szamos utca  34 ), +36 1 250-3667, . Double bedrooms with shower-bath, flush-toilet and air conditioning, internet, telephone satellite TV, bar and parking. Double room: 9945 Ft.
  • 2 Irisz Guesthouse, III, Szentendrei út 341 (Csillaghegy  H5 ), +36 1 240-2597, fax: +36 1 454-1012, . Scandinavian-style guesthouse for 20 people in 10 rooms. Single room: 9900 Ft, double room: 11,900 Ft.
  • 3 Római Camping, III, Szentendrei út 189 (Rómaifürdő  H5 ), +36 1 250-0426, . Places for 1500 tents and caravans. Cold-hot water, electricity, car parking and taxes are included. Free children under age of 3. Pets are free, Free wifi. Bungalow for one person: 3000 Ft, for two persons: 6000 Ft.

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Sziget Festival, one of the biggest concert events in all Europe
  • 4 Alfréd Guesthouse, III, Vasút sor 20 (Kert sor  160  / Csillaghegy  H5 ), +36 1 436-9316, . 3-star, 20 rooms (a/c) for 45 persons. Sauna in the pension. Free Wifi internet. Single room: 11,600 Ft, double room: 18,100 Ft.
  • 5 Aquamarina Hotel, III, Rozgonyi Piroska utca, boat station (Nimród utca  34  / Rómaifürdő  D12 ), +36 70 670-7561, . Boat hotel. Single room: 15,500 Ft, double room: 18,600 Ft.
  • 6 Attila Hotel, III, Attila utca 20 (Attila utca  134  / Csillaghegy  H5 ), +36 1 240-3373, . Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. 3-star, secure parking, free wifi in rooms. Single room: 10,500 Ft, double room: 13,000 Ft.
  • 7 Bed-Breakfast Hotel, III, Rozália utca 76-78 (Rómaifürdő  H5 ), +36 1 454-1610, fax: +36 1 242-1534, . Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. Double room: 13,930 Ft.

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  • 8 Alfa Art Hotel, III, Királyok útja 205 (Sinkovits Imre utca  34 ), +36 1 453-0060, fax: +36 1 240-8150, . Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. 3-star. All 42 rooms are equipped with telephone, TV, mini bar, Internet-access, safety-box and bathroom. Single room: 22,090 Ft, double room: 25,290 Ft.
  • 9 Holiday Beach, III, Piroska utca 3-5 (Sinkovits Imre utca  34 ), +36 1 436-7160, fax: +36 1 436-7161, . Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. 4 star. 68 rooms and suites and secure parking area. With its own yacht port. Single room: 28,915 Ft, double room: 32,060 Ft.
  • 10 OTP Hotel, III, Kossuth Lajos üdülőpart 136 (Békásmegyer, Újmegyeri tér  34 ), +36 1 250-1419, . Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Single room: 15,000 Ft, double room: 24,000 Ft.

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