- The ancient Devín Castle, sitting on an imposing crag above the confluence of Dunaj and Morava rivers, is one of the symbols of Slovakia.
- To protect Devín, the emperor gave it to the magnate Nicholas Pálffy, whose descendants owned the castle until 1932, when it was bought by Slovaks.
- Here you can see the finds from the castle of Devin supplemented with historical facts, but here you can also present some stages of the castle construction.
- Ruins of the ancient Devin Castle over the confluence of the Danube and Morava (March) rivers. Beatiful view of Devinska Brana (Porta Hungarica, Theben Pforte).
- Historic names. Devínsky hrad (Devín castle), 864 Dowina (id est puella), 1320 castelanus de Devin. Location N48.173876,E16.978175.
- Located 10 kilometers (about 6 miles) from the city of Bratislava in Slovakia, Devin Castle is a marvel of ruin that brims with character and charisma to this day.
- Things to do in Devin Castle. Explore the Castle Ruins. Fortress exhibition. See the Danube Riverbend. Admire the Maiden Tower.
- Situated on a massive cliff at the confluence of the Danube and Morava rivers, and just over 6 miles (10 km) from the center of town, lies Devin Castle.
- Devín Castle was destroyed in 1809 by the armies of Napoleon I of France but subsequently became a central symbol for the Slovak National Revival.