Devín Castle
Hrad Devín
The ruins of a castle on a cliff where the Morava and Danube rivers meet. A symbol of the Slovak nation, it is known for its Maiden's Tower, a small tower on the cliff edge that makes a striking image.
People have lived here since the Iron Age, and the site was once a stronghold of Great Moravia. Napoleon's forces blew it up in 1809. At the site, you can see the walls, an exhibition in the castle caves, and the Maiden's Tower on the cliff. Below your feet lies the confluence of the two rivers and the Austrian border. Take bus No. 29 from the stop beneath the bridge, which takes about 25 minutes, or ride along the Danube bike path, or take a boat in summer. It is generally open April to October and closed on Mondays.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–18:00 (extended in summer; often closed in winter)
Nearby sights
- Schloss Hof
- Bratislava Zoo
- Kamzík TV Tower
- Bratislava Forest Park (Železná studnička)
- Slavín War Memorial
- Bratislava Castle
- St. Martin's Cathedral
- Carnuntum Archaeological Park