Devin Castle
Situated some 10 km (6 miles) north of Bratislava, the Devin
Castle ruins are one of the most significant historical sights
in Slovakia. The oldest traces of settlement here date back
to 5000 BC. In the 1st century BC, the territory was inhabited
by the Celts. At the times of the Roman Empire, Devin was an important
military station and part of the defense system – Limes Romanus,
protecting the Empire from the Barbarian tribes. Later, at the
times of the Greater Moravian Empire, the castle was a significant
boundary fortress as well as one of political and administration
centres. The first written reference comes from 864. After the
fall of the Greater Moravian Empire, the castle served as a boundary
castle of the Hungarian state. Later the castle altered its owners
several times. In 1809, the castle was blown to the air by Napoleonic
troops. The castle is a national monument of cultural legacy belonging
to the Municipal Museum at present. Devin Castle History exhibition
offers many historical artifacts.
Open April to October, daily except for Mondays, from 10am to
5pm (to 6pm on the weekends). Admission is adult/children SKK
60/20.
How to get there: take bus #29 from Novy most bus stop
(under the new bridge with the UFO like café on the top, the Old
Town side). As an alternative, we recommend a pleasant cruise
leaving from the passenger port (Faynorovo nabrezie), available
May to September, roundtrip adult/children at SKK 140/95. For
the schedule please check www.lod.sk.
Danubiana Museum
The Danubiana unique modern art museum is situated in Cunovo
village, some 15 km (10 miles) southeast of Bratislava. The red,
blue and silver construction in the shape of a Roman ship is located
on the banks of the Danube that symbolically connects three Central
European countries: Slovakia, Austria and Hungary.
The Danubiana Museum was established with the help of G. Meulensteen,
the Dutch patron of fine art. The collection of museum is made
up of three main groups: A private collection, Slovak artists
and Sculptures.
The Danubiana also has an art shop offering a wide choice of graphic
prints, original works of art, reproductions of famous paintings
and postcards. The landscape park around the museum, used as an
exhibition space for sculptures offers a cozy outdoor cafe.The
visit to Danubiana can definitely be recommended to any modern
art lover.
Open daily except for Mondays, from 10am till 8pm in summer (May
– September), until 6pm only in the winter season (October – April).
Admission is adult/children and students SKK 60/30.
How to get there: take bus #91 from Novy most bus stop
(under the new bridge with the UFO like café on the top, the Old
Town side). After some 30 min ride get off at the terminus and
follow the sings to the museum.
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