An interesting story is behind the skeletal findings uncovered in Devín by the archaeologist Inocent Ladislav Červinka in 1991 and 1992. A church cemetery from the 10th to 13th century was discovered there. The deceased were laying tightly next to one another with...
Foundations of the Great Moravian Church of the 9th century belonged to the unique findings in Devín. Three arches – apses – are connected to the main nave which is divided by three partition walls onto other premises – hallway, sanctuary, and one more area almost...
Using the slang of preservationists, this ironic expression indicates the approach applied in the past during restoration of walls in castles and ruins. When the construction works in the Devín Castle started in the 80s of the 20th century, the goal was to distinguish...
An interesting situation was resolved during the recovery of castle masonry in 2022 when tree rescuers and monument preservationists got into a conflict. A greengage seed took roots in the masonry in the middle of the site similarly to seeds of dog roses in the other...
Inserting lime mortar back to the castle wall is not a simple process. Except for various additives, lime mortar needs a constant supply of moisture and carbon dioxide as well as protection from rapid temperature changes to be well hardened and as a result turn into...
