Fortress of Deva
| The Fortress of Deva Cetatea Devei Déva vára | |
|---|---|
| Deva, Hunedoara County, Romania | |
Fortress of Deva as seen from above | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Fortress |
| 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 |
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.