The Park-Museum of Comradeship-In-Arms – 1444 “Vladislav Varnenchik”

To honour the battle site, a mausoleum of King Vladislav Varnenchik (Ladislaus III Jagellon) was erected in 1935, and it later became the core of the Museum of Comradeship-in-Arms, which was founded in 1964. The museum complex is dedicated to the Battle of the Peoples which took place on 10^th November 1444 near Varna between 20 000 allied European Christian army, headed by the Polish and Hungarian King Vladialav III Yagiellon and Transilvanian voivode Janosh Hunyadi, and 60 000 Ottoman army of Sultan Murad II.

The magnificent park, located on 2.8 hectares in the northwestern portion of Varna, is afforested with unique vegetation and predisposes visitors to pleasant relaxation.

The mausoleum houses a replica of the king’s sarcophagus from the Wawel Cathedral in Krakow, crafted by Bulgarian master stonecutters. A statue of Janosh Hunyadi faces the mausoleum and the symbolic sarcophagi of the deceased soldiers from the peoples who took part in the Battle of Varna are nearby.

The Museum’s lobby is accentuated by Comradeship-in-Arms sgraffito, a massive battle-scene mural painting.  Museum visitors have the opportunity to see arms and equipment from XV century, the majority of which were discovered near the battle site (helmets, crossbows, swords, shields, spears, etc.). Other exhibits are on display from museums in the countries participating in the 1444 Battle of Varna (paintings, sculptures and other works of art). A replica of Janosh Hunyadi’s sarcophagus, his bust, a horseman statue and records from the great warrior’s life are also part of the exhibition space.

Address; Varna, 55 Janos Hunyadi Blvd.   Open: Tue–Sat , 10:00–18:00   Phone: 00359/ 052 740 302

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