Devín
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Devín Castle above the Danube |
Devín, originally a separate village at the confluence of
Danube and
Morava, is now a part of
Bratislava, the capital of
Slovakia. It is an important archeological site, famous for the ruins of the
Devín Castle.
Devín forms part of Bratislava, yet differs from from the rest of the city because of its rural character. As a popular recreation center, it offers an ancient castle located on a spectacular cliff, hiking trails in the hilly areas around the village, large gardens and vineyards, as well as an pportunity for quiet walks along the Danube. Good bus connections with the center of Bratislava are a part of the municipal public transportation system.
Devín has 942 inhabitants.
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Official municipal website of Devín 
