Shipka Pass Collection

Skobelev on the Shipka, c1878, (1939). Creator: Vasily Vereshchagin
Skobelev on the Shipka, c1878, (1939). The scene after the taking of the Shipka Pass by Russian troops in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878

Soldier in the snow (All quiet on the Shipka Pass). Private Collection

With the Russians, the Fighting in the Shipka Pass (engraving)
1049847 With the Russians, the Fighting in the Shipka Pass (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Russians, the Fighting in the Shipka Pass)

The Russians crossing the Danube at Svishtov in Juny 1877
FIA5385477 The Russians crossing the Danube at Svishtov in Juny 1877 by Dmitriev-Orenburgsky, Nikolai Dmitrievich (1838-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guerre russo-turque (1877-1878)

With the Turks in the Shipka Pass, Suleiman Pashas nearest Positions to Fort St Nicholas (engraving)
1049690 With the Turks in the Shipka Pass, Suleiman Pashas nearest Positions to Fort St Nicholas (engraving) by English School

The War, the Shipka Pass, from the Plain; Turkish Camp in the Foreground (engraving)
1589809 The War, the Shipka Pass, from the Plain; Turkish Camp in the Foreground (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, the Shipka Pass)

With the Turks in the Shipka Pass (engraving)
1049759 With the Turks in the Shipka Pass (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Turks in the Shipka Pass)

With the Turks and Russians (engraving)
1049650 With the Turks and Russians (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Turks and Russians)

The War, Turkish Assault on the Russian Positions in the Shipka Pass, 20 August (engraving)
1589652 The War, Turkish Assault on the Russian Positions in the Shipka Pass, 20 August (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War)

The War, in the Shipka Pass, Raouf Pasha watching the Bombardment of the Russian Positions (engraving)
1589781 The War, in the Shipka Pass, Raouf Pasha watching the Bombardment of the Russian Positions (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War)

With the Russians in Europe (engraving)
1049606 With the Russians in Europe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Russians in Europe)

With the Turks in the Shipka Pass, Suleiman Pasha and his Staff watching the Attack on Fort St Nicholas (engraving)
1049684 With the Turks in the Shipka Pass, Suleiman Pasha and his Staff watching the Attack on Fort St Nicholas (engraving) by English School

The Commemoration of the Defence of the Shipka Pass by the Russians in 1877 (litho)
1601445 The Commemoration of the Defence of the Shipka Pass by the Russians in 1877 (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The War, Turks attacking the Russian Position in the Shipka Pass (engraving)
1589820 The War, Turks attacking the Russian Position in the Shipka Pass (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War)

The War, Mail Day in Camp at the Shipka Pass (engraving)
1589744 The War, Mail Day in Camp at the Shipka Pass (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, Mail Day in Camp at the Shipka Pass)

Map of the Shipka Pass over the Balkans (engraving)
1589633 Map of the Shipka Pass over the Balkans (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of the Shipka Pass over the Balkans)

The Passage of the Balkans (engraving)
1589597 The Passage of the Balkans (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Passage of the Balkans)

The War, bringing down the Wounded from the Turkish Left Attack in the Shipka Pass (engraving)
1589659 The War, bringing down the Wounded from the Turkish Left Attack in the Shipka Pass (engraving) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War)

The Crisis in the Balkan Peninsula (engraving)
1041242 The Crisis in the Balkan Peninsula (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in the Balkan Peninsula)

With the Russians South of the Balkans, General Gourko and his Staff in the Shipka Pass, "Is this the Right Path
1049611 With the Russians South of the Balkans, General Gourko and his Staff in the Shipka Pass, " Is this the Right Path

In the Shipka Pass, Death of Lehmann Pasha in the Advanced Trenches (engraving)
1589840 In the Shipka Pass, Death of Lehmann Pasha in the Advanced Trenches (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Shipka Pass)

Russian Wounded Soldiers begging to be carried from the Field of Battle (engraving)
1589609 Russian Wounded Soldiers begging to be carried from the Field of Battle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Seven Days Fighting in the Shipka Pass (engraving)
1049845 The Seven Days Fighting in the Shipka Pass (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Seven Days Fighting in the Shipka Pass)

Battle of Shipka Pass Map
Illustration of a Battle of Shipka Pass Map

Shipka Pass, ca 1879. Private Collection

All quiet on the Shipka Pass. Private Collection

Rescuing the wounded Russian Soldiers from the Battlefield, ca 1878. Artist: Anonymous
Rescuing the wounded Russian Soldiers from the Battlefield, ca 1878. Private Collection

General Mikhail Dragomirov Wounded During the Battle at the Shipka Pass, ca 1878. Artist: Anonymous
General Mikhail Dragomirov Wounded During the Battle at the Shipka Pass, ca 1878. Private Collection

The Rushchuk Regiments headquarters of Rushchuk Tsesarevich Alexander Alexandrovich at Brestovets, Artist: Polenov
The Rushchuk Regiments headquarters of Rushchuk Tsesarevich Alexander Alexandrovich at Brestovets, 1877. Private Collection

The Battle of Kizil-Tepe on June 25, 1877, 1877. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle of Kizil-Tepe on June 25, 1877, 1877. From a private collection

The staff of Don Cossacks in Bulgaria in 1877, 1877. Artist: Polenov, Vasili Dmitrievich (1844-1927)
The staff of Don Cossacks in Bulgaria in 1877, 1877. From a private collection

A Church in the Balkans, 1877. Artist: Polenov, Vasili Dmitrievich (1844-1927)
A Church in the Balkans, 1877. From a private collection

The Russians crossing the Danube at Svishtov in Juny 1877, 1870s. Artist: Dmitriev-Orenburgsky
The Russians crossing the Danube at Svishtov in Juny 1877, 1870s. From a private collection

General Count Iosif Gurko in the Balkans. Artist: Kovalevsky, Pavel Osipovich (1843-1903)
General Count Iosif Gurko in the Balkans. Private Collection

Osman Pasha brought to Skobelev at Plevna, c. 1895. Artist: Ferris, Jean Leon Gerome (1863-1930)
Osman Pasha brought to Skobelev at Plevna, c. 1895. From a private collection

Bulgaria, Central Mountains, Shipka, Shipka Pass, ruins of the Soviet-era Buzludzha Monument, built to honor the Bulgarian Communist Party in1981, late afternoon

General Skobelev (1843-82) at Shipka, Russo-Turkish War of 1877-78, 1878 (oil on canvas)
BAL167481 General Skobelev (1843-82) at Shipka, Russo-Turkish War of 1877-78, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Weretshchagin, Piotr Petrovitch (1836-86); 147x299 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Bulgaria, Central Mountains, Shipka, Shipka Pass, ruins of the Soviet-era Buzludzha Monument, built to honor the Bulgarian Communist Party in1981, late afternoon

Bulgaria, Shipka Pass, nearby Stara Zagora, landscape
Bulgaria - Shipka Pass, nearby Stara Zagora. Hill landscape

Bulgaria, Shipka Pass, near Stara Zagora, landscape
Bulgaria - Shipka Pass, near Stara Zagora. Hill landscape

Bulgaria, Shipka Pass, nearby Stara Zagora, landscape
Bulgaria - Shipka Pass, nearby Stara Zagora. Hill landscape

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Shipka Pass, located in the Central Mountains of Bulgaria, is a place steeped in history and significance. This mountain pass has witnessed numerous battles and conflicts throughout the years. One of the most notable events that took place at Shipka Pass was during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878. The pass became a strategic battleground between Russian and Turkish forces, with both sides fiercely fighting for control. The ruins of the Soviet-era Buzludzha Monument now stand as a reminder of this turbulent past. This monument was built to commemorate the Communist Party's founding but has since fallen into disrepair. Vasily Vereshchagin's painting "Skobelev on the Shipka" captures the intensity and heroism displayed by Russian soldiers during this war. It depicts General Skobelev leading his troops through treacherous terrain to secure victory. Engravings from that era also provide glimpses into these historical events. They show scenes such as "The Russians crossing the Danube at Svishtov, " illustrating their determination to advance towards Shipka Pass. Another engraving titled "With the Turks in the Shipka Pass" portrays Suleiman Pasha's positions near Fort St Nicholas, highlighting how both sides were engaged in fierce combat. "The War, Turkish Assault on Russian Positions in Shipka Pass" showcases an intense battle scene where Turkish forces attempted to break through Russian defenses. These engravings serve as visual records of this significant conflict. Raouf Pasha watching bombardment on Russian positions is another engraving that sheds light on how commanders strategized during wartime. It demonstrates their involvement and decision-making amidst chaos. These historical accounts remind us of not only the bravery exhibited by soldiers but also highlight how wars shape landscapes forever. Today, visitors can explore Shipka Pass and witness firsthand its natural beauty intertwined with remnants from its tumultuous past.