Devín Castle, Medieval castle ruin on hilltop in Devín, Slovakia.
The castle sits on a 212-meter-high rock formation at the meeting point of the Danube and Morava rivers near Bratislava.
Archaeological evidence reveals continuous settlement from the Upper Paleolithic period, with the site later becoming a strategic fortress for the Hungarian kingdom.
The castle grounds contain remnants of a 9th-century church from the Great Moravian period, marking the start of Cyril and Methodius missionary work.
The castle opens between 10:00 and 18:00 from April through September, with reduced hours during winter months and admission fees of 8 euros.
The Maiden Tower, positioned on a separate rock outcrop, stands as an independent structure connected to the main castle by fortification walls.
Location: Devín
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Opening Hours: April,May,September: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00; June-August: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-19:00; March,October: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00; November-February: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-16:00
Phone: +421265730105
Email: hrad.devin@bratislava.sk
Website: https://muzeumbratislava.sk/hrad-devin
GPS coordinates: 48.17389,16.97806
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:55
These fortresses represent European military architecture from medieval to Renaissance periods. From the Baltic to the Black Sea, castles and strongholds stand on mountain peaks, river banks, and strategic heights. The structures display various defense techniques and regional building traditions.
How about a trip to Bratislava in Slovakia? We offer you a collection of the main monuments, museums, and historical sites of the capital of this country, which is less known than its neighbor, the Czech Republic. This includes its historical center, castles, and the most interesting cultural institutions.
Slovakia offers a variety of natural and cultural sites, from medieval castles to the peaks of the Tatra Mountains. The country features historic cities such as Bratislava and Košice, national parks with caves and waterfalls, and Gothic religious monuments. The castles of Spiš, Bojnice, and Orava illustrate the military and noble architecture of past centuries. The Slovak Paradise and Mala Fatra national parks present mountainous landscapes with distinctive rock formations. Traditions are preserved in museums such as the Liptov Museum, while contemporary art is exhibited at the Danubiana Meulensteen.
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