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Déva (Deva)

Deva is a city in southwestern Transylvania, Romania, and the administrative center of Hunedoara County. It lies on the banks of the Mureș River, at the foot of the striking Deva Hill. The city's most iconic landmark is the Deva Fortress, perched atop a volcanic cone, offering panoramic views of the surrounding area. The fortress dates back to the Middle Ages and is surrounded by many legends, including the well-known tale of "Kőműves Kelemen" (The Mason Clement). Today, Deva is an important cultural and economic hub, home to Romanian, Hungarian, and German communities. With its growing tourism, rich history, and scenic landscape, Deva is a popular destination in the heart of Transylvania.

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Fortress of Deva
Fortress of Deva

In the 1450s, the fortress came under the ownership of Mihály Szilágyi and later John Hunyadi, remaining in the Hunyadi family until the death of John Corvinus.