A date with the city: How Bratislava residents faced the Turkish threat

A date with the city: How Bratislava residents faced the Turkish threat

"Then they put a helmet on the king's head, and at that moment a paleness appeared on his head, as if he sensed an approaching tragedy." - this is how contemporary sources describe the situation shortly before the Battle of Mohács on August 29, 1526. How did this battle between the troops of the Hungarian king and the army of the Ottoman sultan turn out and what did it mean for the kingdom? Did anyone from Bratislava participate in the battle? What did the people of Bratislava do to defend themselves against the Turkish threat and where were the Ottoman diplomats based in Bratislava during the peace negotiations?

Accompanied by: Ivan Chylák

Deadline: February 24, 2024

Duration of the walk: 1,15 h

The walking route is barrier-free.