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There has been a fortress on this site since Roman times. In the 19th and early 20th century it became a Slovak national symbol. During the Communist dictatorship, it was part of the border zone which prevented people from escaping the country.
Devín Castle is a castle in Devín, which is a borough of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia.
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On the top of the hill behind the castle, overlooking the entire city. This is a monument in memory of Soviet casualties in the liberation battle of Bratislava in World War II. It is the highest place in the city, and thus the best place for viewing the city. Slavin is a cemetery and thus rather quiet. On warm nights it's a very romantic place, allowing you to sit in the shadows of the monument and look at the traffic below. To get there, take trolleybus no. 203 from Hodžovo námestie (in front of the Presidential Palace) in the direction Búdková and get off in 9 minutes at the last stop, then walk 500 m along Stará vinárska and then Pažického streets. Slavin is near an embassy district.
With a display of historical vehicles (automobiles, farm vehicles, bicycles, firefighting vehicles, railway, model ships and model buses) in the first railway station in the city, very close to the current Main Railway Station. Free parking in front of the museum for up to 4 hours by displaying the ticket on the dashboard.
Bratislavský hrad
The castle contains a Museum of Bratislava History, and a baroque garden. There is also a restaurant open till after the actual castle tours into the night. The general precinct area immediately outside the castle, including the vantage points of the city are usually always open during the daytime, and is free to access.
Grassalkovičov palác
Also known as the Presidential Palace (Prezidentský palác) - a Rococo/late Baroque summer palace with a French garden, used as a seat of the President of Slovakia. In one of the garden's alleys you will see a row of trees planted by famous people such as Juan Carlos I (King of Spain). In front of the Palace you will see the Slovak National Guard.
Kostol trinitárov