Deva Fortress
Cetatea Devei
A medieval fortress ruin on the summit of Deva's castle hill. Take the inclined funicular up for views over the Mureș River valley.
Deva Fortress was first built in the 13th century on top of a volcanic rock hill in the center of Deva. It was expanded during the Kingdom of Hungary, the Principality of Transylvania and the Habsburg era. It was abandoned after the gunpowder magazine exploded in 1849, and it has been restored in recent years. The walls, towers and observation platforms are open to visitors. An inclined funicular runs up the hill (a few minutes one way), or you can walk along a forest trail for about 30 minutes. From the summit you can overlook the city of Deva and the Mureș valley. It is about 20 km from Hunedoara and can be visited together with the Magna Curia museum at the foot of the hill.
Opening hours
About 09:00–20:00 (seasonal changes)
Nearby sights
- Magna Curia (Museum of Dacian and Roman Civilisation)
- Corvin Castle
- Strei Church
- Cinciș Lake
- Prislop Monastery
- Hațeg-Slivuț Bison Reserve
- Hațeg UNESCO Global Geopark
- Sântămăria-Orlea Church