Museums in Varna

The "Vladislav Varnenchik” Park - Museum is a memorial complex located at the heart of the historic battlefield, set within a unique park spanning 30 decares. Situated in the western part of Varna, it marks the exact site of the battle on November 10, 1444, where the Polish - Hungarian King Vladislav Varnenchik (Yagello) lost his life.

The museum's exhibition features a collection of knight’s armour from that era - the only one of its kind in the country. Within the exposition, visitors have the opportunity to see:  

• arms and equipment from XV century, found on the battlefield (helmets, cross-bows, swords, shields, spears, etc.)
• paintings, sculptures, prints and other works of art, dedicated to the battle of Varna
• flags, models, tickets and coats of arms

Our grounds feature two Thracial burial mounds, one of which contains a Thracian tomb dating back to the 4th centry BC. In 1935, a symbolic mausoleum dedicated to the fallen 20-year-old King Wladislaus(Vladislav) Warnenchyk was built above it.

In 1964, the museum was opened to commemorate the 520th anniversary of the Battle of Varna. This historic encounter took place between the Christian forces led by the Polish-Hungarian King Władysław III Jagelo and the Ottoman Turkish armies commanded bu Sultan Murad II. A monument to Janos Huniadi, commander-in-chief of King Vladislav’s army and Regent of Hungary, was Raised in 1964. Following a complete modernization in 2004, the museum now includes a dedicated space for temporary displays. Notable exhibitions hosted here to date include:

• “Historical medieval costumes”
• Exhibition  by the Varna’s graphic artist Borislav Kuzmanov
• "Poland in the epoch of the Yagellons” (created at the Museum of the Polish army in Warsaw)
• The photo-exhibition “Knight’s skirmishes by the fortress of Varna” (photographed at the time of the recovery of the battle of Varna on the 18th of May 2008)
• The international exhibition “Warriors of freedom”, dedicated to the 130th anniversary from the Liberation of Bulgaria, etc.

A special Hall of the museum building is dedicated to the commander-in-chief Yanosh Hunyadi.

The Peter Dimkov Exhibition Hall displays personal belongings, photographs, medals, and documents detailing the life and work of the "cosmic Bulgarian" known today as The Healer. 

The museum park, spanning approximately 30 decares, is landscaped with unique vegetation and provides wonderful setting for a brief relaxation.

You can get to park-museum „Vladislav Varnenchik” by public bus lines 22, 118, 118A or trolley line 82 to bus stop "Park-muzey Vl. Varnenchik".

Admission: 
Children up to 7 years – free admission
Schoolchildren, students, retirees and people with disabilities -  2 lv. / 1,02 €
Military personnel - free admission
Adults -  8 lv. / 4,09 €
Family ticket - 12 lv. /  6,14 €
Group visit - 6 lv. / 3,07 € 
Guided tour (general) in Bulgarian or a foreign language - 30 lv. / 15,34 €
Guided tour (specialized) in Bulgarian or a foreign language (English, Russian, Polish) - 60 lv. / 30,68  €
Free admissiion - the last Wednesday of each month

Opening hours:
10:00 - 18:00; (tickets can be purchased until 17:30hrs.) days off Sunday and Monday

Contact details:
55 “Yanosh Huniyadi” blvd.
Tel.: +359 52 740 302
e-mail: vl.varnenczik@abv.bg
www.varnenchikmuseum.com