Thursday, April 24, 2008

The Ruins of Devin Castle

As part of the trip to Brastislava , i took a day tour to Devin Castle , which is located about 10 km away from the city centre. Devin Castle , perched high on top of the hill , at the confluence of Danube River and Morava River , has a strategic location of protecting the trade roads in ancient time.

Sadly to say , what is left today is the ruins of it. As most of the castle was destroyed by Napoleon's soldiers in 1800s.

This place exudes an air of mystery and calmness shrouded by it melancholic past. Unlike the city which is crowded with tourists , you can seek peace in mind here. Away from the hustle , back to the nature.

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