Located on the banks of the Mureș River and surrounded by gentle hills, the city of Deva boasts a multitude of tourist attractions that can be visited in any season. Take your time, explore each place on foot, and enjoy everything these lands have to offer.
From the heart of the citadel to the other bank of the Mureș River, GO Hunedoara invites you to discover places of unique beauty and to savor each story in tranquility.
The Deva Citadel and the superb view over the city and the Mureș Valley
Deva Fortress is one of the most important medieval fortifications in Transylvania and one of the top attractions in Hunedoara County. Thanks to its position on the hill that now bears its name (Citadel Hill), the fortress was a strategic defense point on the Mureș Valley, at today's border between Transylvania and Banat, on Romania's main artery connecting to Central and Western Europe.
Foto Gabriel Hotea
If you choose to ascend on foot, passing through Gate 1, once you reach the citadel, the view that rewards your effort is truly worth it. You can admire the beautiful Mureș Valley, as well as the majestic peaks of the Retezat Mountains, Poiana Ruscă, Șureanu, and Metaliferii.
The Deva Fortress cable car
Another attractive way to ascend to Deva Fortress is by cable car. You can peacefully admire the beautiful landscapes without exerting any effort. This is the only inclined elevator in Romania, and in terms of the length of the route (278 meters) and the difference in elevation (158 meters), it is the first of its kind in Europe.
Deva Citadel Park
After a little stroll through the fortress, you can pause in the Municipal Park "Cetate" to listen to the beautiful songs of birds. It's a perfect relaxation spot, where ancient trees provide the desired coolness and shade in the summer. Here, there's also a generous playground for children, as well as an artesian fountain with water jets shooting up from ground level. In the summer, it's a real pleasure to walk through the park on weekends, while in the gazebo inside, live performances of famous melodies from all times can be enjoyed.
The Museum of the Dacian and Roman Civilization Deva
After relaxing in the park, head towards the Museum of Dacian and Roman Civilization in Deva, where a series of unique exhibitions await you. These include the "Matrița," an impressive collection of old books, and some of the most spectacular objects from the Hunedoara treasure. You can also admire the unique archaeology exhibition and the Lapidarium, the largest exhibition of ancient stone statues in the country. The building housing the museum, Magna Curia, also has a fascinating story. And the tale of Venus de Murany from Magna Curia Castle in Deva is captivating.
Aqualand Deva, one of the most important tourist attractions in the fortress city
If you're feeling tired and want to recharge before continuing your journey, then head to Aqualand Deva. Inside the complex, there are seven pools, and the ambient temperature is 35 degrees Celsius. The floor is heated, while the water temperature ranges from 32 to 35 degrees Celsius.
Whether you want to undergo physical recovery or simply relax, Aqualand Deva offers all the comfort you need. Here, you'll find various types of saunas, a steam bath, and an ice machine that aids in athletes' recovery. Aqualand Deva is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the city of Deva and its surroundings.
Aleea gimnastelor, de la poalele Cetății Deva
Aleea gimnastelor, situată în fața Sălii Olimpice de Gimnastică din Deva, chiar la baza telecabinei care face accesul în Deva Citadel, este locul în care au fost așezate busturile celor mai mari sportive ale României, alături de antrenorii lotului român de gimnastică.
Lucrările au fost realizate în 2008, de către artistul plastic Ioan Șeu, una din figurile marcante ale culturii hunedorene. Cele 15 busturi măsoară aproximativ 42 – 43 de centimetri, au fost confecționate din bronz, la o turnătorie din București, și amplasate pe socluri din granit ce au o înălțime de 1,80 metri.
Din ansamblu fac parte patru busturi ale antrenorilor lotului român de gimnastică, adică cuplurile Marta – Bela Karoly și Maria Bitang – Octavian Belu, dar și 11 busturi ce întruchipează cele mai mari sportive ale României în acest domeniu.
Este vorba despre, Nadia Comăneci, Lavinia Agache, Ecaterina Szabo, Monica Roșu, Andreea Răducan, Daniela Silivaș, Maria Olaru, Simona Amânar, Daniela Șofronie, Gina Gogean și Lavinia Miloșovici.
Visit to Bejan Park
Another great place for walking and relaxation is Bejan Park. Here, there's a playground for children as well as a few animals that children can interact with. It's a wonderful spot for some fresh air and relaxation. Children can get acquainted with the animals here, with the clear note that they are not allowed to feed them.
The route of Ghinduța and the Bejan Forest Oaks
Just a few steps away from Bejan Park lies another magnificent place, Bejan Forest. Here, two hiking trails have been arranged: Ghinduță Trail and Oak Trail.
The Oak Trail leads you along the footsteps of oak species and numerous hybrids, while Ghinduță Trail is designed for children and awaits visitors with information about the forest, as well as many surprises.
Bejan Forest is the most important oak hybridization center in Romania and is unique in Europe. Although the presence of hybrids has been reported and studied by a small scientific community since the 19th century, the natural reserve has remained almost unknown to the general public.
The musical fountain, "from Cal", actually in the evening
Nu întâmplător am decis să încheiem periplul în centrul orașului. Așa că, am lăsat la final, la lăsarea serii, spectacolul oferit de fântâna arteziană din centrul orașului. În fiecare vară, până toamna târziu, seară de seară, aici se desfășoară un adevărat spectacol în care luminile, apa și muzica devin una.
We continue the presentation of tourist objectives and other attractions in the Deva area and its surroundings
Walk on Mureș with the ferry from Șoimus
After seeing the entire Mureș Valley from Deva Fortress, what could be more wonderful than seeing the fortress from the Mureș River? Therefore, for this experience, you must go to the Șoimuș commune, board the boat, and admire the wonderful landscapes, as well as the stories of the place that the captain will surely tell you. Upon departure, you can indulge in the delicious dishes of local producers.
I Giardini di Zoe, a real garden of Heaven, in Banpotoc
A place with a unique energy, a aristocratic garden unlike any other in Romania, was created by an Italian businessman just a few kilometers from the city of Deva, in the village of Banpotoc: the gardens of I Giardini di Zoe.
Hundreds of ornamental trees and shrubs, each carefully placed in its own place, fountains, on which the birds land and then delight visitors with their songs, paths that take you to heaven, colours that blend in an exquisite way, all this makes you think you have arrived in a fairy tale.
Here, you can enjoy a peaceful stroll and rest in the shade, giving your eyes the chance to fully delight your soul.
Măgura Uroiului, the Dacian cushma from the Mureșului Valley
From here, on the same side of the river, you can reach Măgura Uroiului. Few people know that this is a protected area of national interest, a natural geological reserve covering an area of 10 hectares, formed as a result of volcanic activity.
Due to its unique shape, the ridge overlooking the waters of the Mureș River near Simeria is nicknamed "Cușma lui Decebal" (Decebal's Cap). If you practice paragliding, then this place is more than perfect for pursuing this sport. In the height of summer, the most important historical reenactment festival, "DacFest," takes place here.
Simeria dendrological park, a history of hundreds of years
If you've visited I Giardini di Zoe, try to "get lost" in the Simeria Dendrological Park as well. This park began to take shape on the banks of the Mureș River approximately 300 years ago. Today, it is a national monument in park art. It is recognized as the oldest and most valuable collection of native and exotic trees and woody plants.
Nature offers here, in every season of the year, a magical spectacle of light and color.
Enjoy all these wonderful places and don't forget to respect nature.
In addition to all these wonderful tourist attractions in the area of Deva and its surroundings, there are many other amazing places just waiting to be discovered.
Other details about the city of Deva can be found here: orasuldeva.ro
