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Devín Castle

Devín Castle is a castle in Devín, which is a borough of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Owing to its strategic position, the cliff (altitude of 212 meters) at the confluence of the Danube and Morava rivers was an ideal place for a fort. Its owner could control the important trade route along the Danube as well as one branch of the Amber Road. That is why the site has been settled since the Neolithic and fortified since the Bronze and Iron Age.

Located at 48.1736, 16.9783 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Castles in Slovakia, Archaeological sites in Slovakia, Buildings and structures in Bratislava, Great Moravia, Visitor attractions in Bratislava

Devín Gate

Devín Gate or Hainburger Gate is a natural gate in the Danube valley at the border of Slovakia and Austria. It is one out of four geomorphological areas of the Devín Carpathians, part of the Little Carpathians mountain range. Passau, Devín Gate, and the Iron Gates divide the Danube river into four distinct sections. Devín Gate has been inhabited since prehistoric times, with continuous settlement since 5000 BC.

Located at 48.1751, 16.9786 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Geography of Slovakia, Geography of Bratislava

Schloss Hof

The Schloss Hof (Schloßhof) is an Austrian palace purchased, late in his life in 1726, by the field marshal Prince Eugene of Savoy. He had it enlarged in the Baroque style by the architect Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt in 1729, and used it as an elaborate hunting lodge. He left it to a niece in his will, and it later was bought by Empress Maria Theresa of Austria and became part of the imperial estates. It is located near the modern border between Austria and Slovakia.

Located at 48.2142, 16.9322 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Gänserndorf District, Palaces in Austria, Baroque architecture in Austria, Castles in Lower Austria, Museums in Lower Austria, Gardens in Austria, Historic house museums in Austria

Devínska Kobyla

Devínska Kobyla is the highest peak in the Devín Carpathians, part of the Little Carpathians mountain range, and the highest point of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. It is located between the boroughs of Devínska Nová Ves, Devín and Dúbravka, close to the border with Austria. Its peak elevation is 514 m (1686.3 ft) AMSL and its treeless summit contains an abandoned military rocket base (Slovak: Rádiotechnická hláska protivzdušnej obrany štátu) that is officially inaccessible to the public.

Located at 48.1906, 16.9958 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Geography of Bratislava, Mountains of Slovakia, Mountains of the Western Carpathians

Battle of the Theben Pass

The Battle of the Theben Pass was fought in the Theben pass near Wieselburg, where the March meets the Danube, in 1060. It was a victory for the nationalist part in Hungary over that of their own pro-German king. In 1058, Solomon, son of Andrew I of Hungary was betrothed to Judith, daughter of the Emperor Henry III. In Hungary, however, a party opposed to such close ties with Germany arose, led by Bela, Andrew's brother.

Located at 48.1739, 16.9833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Battles involving Hungary, Battles involving the Holy Roman Empire, Conflicts in 1060, 1060s in Europe

Devín Carpathians

Devín Carpathians is a subdivision of the Little Carpathians mountain range, located entirely within Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. It is bordered by the city boroughs of Devín from the west, Devínska Nová Ves from the north, Dúbravka from the east and Karlova Ves from the south. Its highest mountain is Devínska Kobyla at 514 m (1,686 ft) AMSL, it is also the highest point in Bratislava.

Located at 48.1889, 16.9944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Geography of Bratislava, Mountain ranges of Slovakia, Mountain ranges of the Western Carpathians