Fortress of Deva
Fortress of Deva
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xmir67
Barcelona, Spain1,205 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
A fortress on top of a hill that dominates the entire plain
Unfortunately the funicular was closed for maintenance and we had to go up by car and on foot.
The fortress is completely under construction, but that day they were not working and you could enter at your own risk, mentioning part of the warning signs about the presence of vipers
You could walk along the walls, but access to the interior of the castle was not
The views? SPECTACULAR
Unfortunately the funicular was closed for maintenance and we had to go up by car and on foot.
The fortress is completely under construction, but that day they were not working and you could enter at your own risk, mentioning part of the warning signs about the presence of vipers
You could walk along the walls, but access to the interior of the castle was not
The views? SPECTACULAR
Written August 26, 2023
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Madalina G
Palma de Mallorca, Spain27 contributions
Oct 2021
Deva is my hometown so I strongly suggest to go visit the fortress by foot, it's a great, not difficult 30 min walk. The refurbishment they did is amazing, it looks much better now and gives many more things to see. Also, more description of the fortress is displayed as you visit it. From the top you have a full view of the city in the middle of a peace oasis, as usually it's not crowded.
Written October 20, 2021
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Aveloch
46 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
We had a stop here during our trip from Hunedoara to Sibiu. The fortress is on the top of a hill and you can get there via a funicular or walking 1000 steps. We got the 2nd option but the view on the top definitely deserved it. The castle is ruined but well preserved with many interventions that help visitors to enjoy the experience like wooden stairs and things like that
Written August 8, 2024
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MihaiS_Dv
Deva, Romania41 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
Must do while in Deva! An old citadell build on a volcanic hill, which gives you a great overview on the city. Very nice rehabilitation works which struggle to introduce this objective into the great league of tourism. Interesting view, nice place for a sunset, beautiful place to go downhill with a bike.
Written February 23, 2020
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Orsi Kabai
Timisoara, Romania95 contributions
Apr 2022
Go up the GATE 1 (poarta 1) by car if you are not willing to climb all the steps. There are a few left even there, but easyer. Lovely view from the top of the city and surroundings. The fortress was being renovated while we were there and the funicular wasn't working either.
Written April 26, 2022
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Connie & Liviu
Timisoara, Romania72 contributions
Jun 2020
Deva fortress (nicknamed "the Key to Mures River")- the symbol of the town -is there since 1269. The fortress is open daily and admission is free. The climb to the fortress is a 45-minute walk on a reasonable path.
Gives you a great overview on the city.
Gives you a great overview on the city.
Written August 9, 2020
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edysch
Bistrita, Romania504 contributions
Jul 2021
The fortress of Deva offers a fantastic view over the entire region. It is partially renovated, but here and there are signs of kitsch. You can walk up there over a winding alley through the forest or take the funicular. Guided tours on demand.
Written August 12, 2021
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Mihai V
Bucharest, Romania104 contributions
Sep 2020 • Family
Really a fine place to visit. I really loved to have a walk, up in the fortress. The railed telecabin is quite a nice adventure. There are not a lot of things to do in the fortress, but you can spend half an hour just watching the views.
Written September 19, 2020
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Tiberiu_Baranyi
Timisoara, Romania18,803 contributions
May 2021
I will not tell you about the history of the place I will tell you about how I felt , history you can dig up on the web if you feel like.
Getting to the fortress can be done in 2 ways - 1 would be taking a "walk" , actually is a climb uphill so if you are not in the best physical shape it would take a while.
The second , faster and with a certain "wow" factor is the cable car. However during weekends it gets crowded by the hour - so if you decide on the cable car, be prepared to wait in line. The round trip is 20 Ron - a little above 4 euros with discounts for the kids, students and elderly.
Once at the top of the hill you can walk around and enjoy the views - on a clear day it can be spectacular.
The fortress has been resorted in the past years and can be quite enjoyable. Fresh air and when I was visiting wasn't very crowded.
Overall a great experience - I recommend you take a trip to Deva when you can.
Getting to the fortress can be done in 2 ways - 1 would be taking a "walk" , actually is a climb uphill so if you are not in the best physical shape it would take a while.
The second , faster and with a certain "wow" factor is the cable car. However during weekends it gets crowded by the hour - so if you decide on the cable car, be prepared to wait in line. The round trip is 20 Ron - a little above 4 euros with discounts for the kids, students and elderly.
Once at the top of the hill you can walk around and enjoy the views - on a clear day it can be spectacular.
The fortress has been resorted in the past years and can be quite enjoyable. Fresh air and when I was visiting wasn't very crowded.
Overall a great experience - I recommend you take a trip to Deva when you can.
Written May 28, 2021
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Aqua_Uomo
Toronto, Canada8,180 contributions
Sep 2021
The municipality should spend more funds to at least prevent this old structure from decay if not renovating it. It is after all an important benchmark in Romania's historical heritage. Easy access to get to it. You can drive up to it, you can take the funicular or walk if you are up to it. Getting to the top platform from the gate...that is another story. You walk walk up the ramps of if you dare take the steeps steps, I counted around 300. Exhausting on a hot day.
When finally up you cant get in the inner court, big lock on the gate with a "Watch for vipers" warning sign. You can only go around to various parts of the citadel but not in the main court, that, again, should be fixed
It gives you a nice view of the city below and the surroundings though. Over all , not bad but it could and should be a little better.
When finally up you cant get in the inner court, big lock on the gate with a "Watch for vipers" warning sign. You can only go around to various parts of the citadel but not in the main court, that, again, should be fixed
It gives you a nice view of the city below and the surroundings though. Over all , not bad but it could and should be a little better.
Written October 14, 2021
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bonjour
En dehors du prix du funiculaire ,y a t'il un prix d'entrée pour la citadelle de Deva
je vous remercie
Annie
Written December 6, 2015
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