Fryderyk Chopin Monument — Attraction in Warsaw

The Chopin Monument in Warsaw’s Łazienki Royal Park is one of the city’s must-see landmarks. It commemorates Frédéric Chopin, Poland’s most famous composer and pianist, who spent his youth in Warsaw before leaving for Paris in 1831, shortly before the November Uprising.

The monument itself is a masterpiece of Art Nouveau design by Wacław Szymanowski, unveiled in 1926. It shows Chopin seated beneath a stylised willow tree, its branches bending in the wind like a pianist’s hand — symbolising the unity of music and nature. The expression on Chopin’s face reflects a state of contemplation, almost as if he is listening to the sounds of the surrounding park.

The monument has had a turbulent history: it was blown up by the Nazis in 1940, the first monument destroyed in occupied Warsaw. After the war, it was reconstructed from the surviving plaster model and rededicated in 1958. Since then, it has stood not only as a tribute to Chopin’s genius but also as a symbol of Poland’s resilience and cultural survival.

Today, the monument is the heart of a wonderful musical tradition. From mid-May to late September, every Sunday at 12:00 and 16:00, free Chopin piano recitals are performed here, organised by the Fryderyk Chopin Society. Sitting among the trees and gardens of Łazienki Park, with Chopin’s music carried through the air, is a truly unforgettable experience.

The quiet, natural setting of the Royal Baths park, combined with the monument’s artistic symbolism and the summer concerts, makes this one of the most memorable cultural experiences in Warsaw. An unmissable stop for...

November 2017: The Frederic Chopin Monument in Warsaw is a large bronze statue of Frédéric Chopin that now stands in the upper part of Warsaw's Royal Baths Park, adjacent to Aleje Ujazdowskie.

THIS STATUE DEPICTS FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN sitting under a weeping willow in the wind. It represents his connection with nature and shows a moment where Chopin is resting with his eyes closed and hand extended, as if playing on an invisible piano.

Chopin was a famous 19th-century composer whose music is still recognized today. He grew up in Warsaw and stayed there until he was 20, after which he moved to Paris.

fter his move, Chopin supported himself by selling his compositions and giving piano lessons. Unfortunately, he died young at age 39 of pericarditis.

The Chopin monument, which is said to be the most famous Polish sculpture in the world, was designed in 1908 by Wacław Szymanowski. Tsar Nicholas I consented to having it built to honor what would’ve been Chopin’s 100th birthday.

However, due to political problems, the statue was not installed until 1926. It was unfortunately short-lived. Nazis broke the original statue in 1940 and sent to foundries to be melted down. Fortunately, the mold from which the statue was made was not destroyed. In 1958, this replica was made and installed where the original once stood.

During the summer, the area around the monument serves as a concert venue for the Łazienki Królewskie’s Sunday Chopin concerts. The park, which is the city’s largest, also contains an amphitheater, a royal palace, and replicas of famous buildings from...

Incredible experience Absolutely unforgettable experience. Upon entering the garden (I was there in the summer), you're surrounded by the most beautiful flowers that have been planted all around, and all you can hear around you is the classical music by (my personal favorite) composor, Chopin. The reason for the music, is that not only in the lovely garden, but all over the city, they have black benches honoring the city's most famous composer, which have buttons you can push to listen to the music.

Aside from the music, there is no noise but instead, only tranquility.

I was left awe-struck by the garden and the monument itself, and found it to b quite possibly the most beautiful garden I've ever seen in all of Europe. In addition, the park that it can be found in, is likewise, the most beautiful, intricate and astounding park I've ever seen in Europe.

Even if you are not a fan of Chopin's, the park itself is worth seeing and the garden is a lovely place to sit, relax, reflect and enoy some calm classical music in a...