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Frederic Chopin's stay in Poznań is commemorated by two plaques and a bust. The bust is today in a grounds of the magnificent baroque building that now houses the municipal offices of Poznañ. The park is out the back. Smallish, but beautiful and a wonderful setting. The below text is from a local Polish website in English.....Chopin.nifc.pl ... Behind this building, on Podgórna, is a small park named after Chopin, with a bust of the composer made by Marcin Rożek. This was originally unveiled in 1923 in Stanisław Moniuszko Park in Poznań. It was held in safekeeping during the war and in 1961 placed in its new site, in the Fryderyk Chopin Park. In 1997 the bust was destroyed by a bomb explosion. A copy was produced, which was unveiled in 1999 (in Fryderyk Chopin Park). In that same year the previous bust was unveiled after restoration in the White Room of the Poznań Municipal Offices. [7] The Jesuit college in Poznań was erected in the first half of the eighteenth century (replacing the Renaissance college built towards the end of the sixteenth century). In spite of minor alterations made during the nineteenth century, its monumental baroque structure has survived to the present day. It combines the forms of monastery and palace. The palatial complex also includes the church of St Stanislaus the Martyr (on Plac Kolegiacki at the exit of Gołębia). In 1773 the Jesuit Order was abolished. In 1793, when the city was occupied by the Prussians, the building became home to the Prussian administration. During the period of the Grand Duchy of Warsaw, the building was the headquarters of Prince Friedrich August, Saxon Elector (from 1806 King of Saxony) and Grand Duke of Warsaw. Following the Congress of Vienna, it was inhabited for many years by Duke Antoni Radziwiłł, with his wife, Luiza, née Hohenzollern. The building now houses the Municipal Offices of Poznań. In the Museum of Musical Instruments (at 45 Stary Rynek [Market Square]), in the Chopin Room (first floor, room 9), there stands the piano on which Chopin played during his visit to Duke Antoni Radziwiłł at Antonin. There is also a cast of Chopin's hand and his death-mask, Henryk Siemiradzki's painting Koncert Fryderyka Chopina w salonie księcia Antoniego Radziwiłła w 1829 r. [A concert given by Fryderyk Chopin in the salon of Duke Antoni Radziwiłł in 1829] a bust of the composer (in lime, design by Wacław Szymanowski), a portrait of Chopin and an upright piano by 'Traugott Berndt - Breslau' from c.1850.
Keith DKeith D
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It is located at Podgórna Street, in the backyard of the former Jesuit College and the Church of St. Stanislaus the Bishop. A large garden, serving economic and educational purposes, was created at the Jesuit College at the beginning of the 18th century. We know that it served as a botanical zoo from the diary of Józef Kalasanty Jakubowski (1788-1877), a professor of nature at St. Mary Magdalene Gymnasium. He mentioned that the garden was an aid "during lectures on natural sciences". In 1815, the garden became part of the residence of governor Antoni Radziwiłł, which was transformed into a park. The expansion of the city, including the construction of the eastern section of Podgórna Street in 1938, which includes extensive protection of the park area. In 1961, it was opened to the public and received its current need. The area of the park currently amounts to 1.8 ha. There are several merits growing in it, which draw attention to the trees, including: a small-leaved lime tree with a circumference of about 3 m, a maple, an oak, a plane tree. Among the greenery rises a marble bust of Fryderyk Chopin, sculpted by Marcin Rożek.
Tobiasz RTobiasz R
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I visited the park and it is absolutely beautiful. The park is well maintained and there are many benches to sit. I didn't go into the buildings but I think they may house a church. No restrooms were seen. The park is also dog-friendly, but make sure to clean up after your pet.
Alexandre SamyAlexandre Samy
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Park na zapleczu dawnego Kolegium Jezuickiego oraz kościoła św. Stanisława biskupa. Pierwotnie istniał tutaj ogród, jego początki sięgają XVIII wieku. W 1815 roku Antonii Radziwiłł przekształcił go w park. Wówczas ogród przynależał do jego rezydencji. Park został udostępniony dla ogółu w 1961 roku. "Powierzchnia parku wynosi obecnie 1,8 ha. Rośnie w nim kilka zasługujących na uwagę drzew, m.in.: lipa drobnolistna o obwodzie ok. 3 m, jawor, dąb, platan. Wśród zieleni wznosi się marmurowe popiersie Fryderyka Chopina, dłuta Marcina Rożka." Obecnie Park dosyć popularny, często odwiedzany. Nie robi już też za bardzo dobrego wrażenia. Nieopodal niego plac Kolegiacki z rzeźbami koziołków.
Kamila ŚwierskaKamila Świerska
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A surprisingly cute little park with some great places to sit and relax, nicely arranged flowers and a shortcut to the old town. One of the best parks in the city, and this city has a lot of them
Marin “SayanMk” KolevMarin “SayanMk” Kolev
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This small, well-kept park is behind the Parish Church of St. Stanislaus and the Former Jesuit College, so you get great architecture thrown in too!
David SmithDavid Smith
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Nearby Attractions Of Frédéric Chopin Park
Stary Browar
Old Market Square
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61-001 Poznań, Poland
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attractions: Stary Browar, Old Market Square, Museum of the History of Poznań, Croissant Museum, Royal Castle, National Museum, Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Mary Magdalene and St. Stanislaus, Fontanna Wolności, Poznań Goats, Dąbrowskiego-Park, restaurants: Whiskey in the Jar, Pyra Bar Poznań, Restauracja Drevny Kocur Poznań, Wiejskie Jadło, Zdolni, The Mexican, Just Friends Poznań - Restauracja | Cocktail bar, Lavenda Cafe & Lunch, Restauracja Rynek 95, Schaboszczak od Dziadka

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