Fortress of Deva
Castle in Deva, Hunedoara County, Romania / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Fortress of Deva (Romanian: Cetatea Devei, Hungarian: Déva vára) is a fortress located in the city of Deva, Hunedoara County, Romania, on top of a volcanic hill.
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The Fortress of Deva Cetatea Devei Déva vára | |
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Deva, Hunedoara County, Romania | |
Type | Fortress |
Site information | |
Open to the public | yes |
Condition | ruins in reconstruction |
Website | http://cetateadeva.ro/ |
Site history | |
Built | after 1242 |
In use | 1269–1848 |
Events | Peter I Csák, Palatine of Hungary defeated the Cumans, Ferenc Dávid died in the fortress's prison, Horea, Cloșca and Crișan's revolt besieged (unsuccessfully) the fortress |
Garrison information | |
Occupants | John Hunyadi, Gabriel Bethlen |
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