Castello di Duino / Devinski grad

Castello di Duino is a stone fortress perched on a rocky cliff overlooking the Gulf of Trieste. The structure comprises two distinct sections connected by pathways and terraced areas that descend toward the water.

The fortress was founded in 1389 by Hugh of Duino on the remains of a Roman outpost. The property passed to the Della Torre e Tasso family through marriage alliances over the centuries.

The place inspired the Austrian poet Rainer Maria Rilke to write his Duino Elegies during a visit, making it significant in literary circles. Visitors can walk through the same rooms and terraces that shaped his creative work.

The site can be reached by walking up a steep path from the parking area, which requires comfortable footwear. Plan your visit according to seasonal opening hours, as access varies throughout the year.

A World War II bunker constructed by German forces in 1943 remains within the castle grounds and is open to visitors. This underground structure reveals a lesser-known chapter of the site's more recent past.

Location: Duino Aurisina / Devin - Nabrežina

Address: Frazione Duino, 32, 34011 Duino Aurisina TS

Phone: +39040208120

Email: visite@castellodiduino.it

Website: https://castellodiduino.it

GPS coordinates: 45.77182,13.60370

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:48