Statue of Frédéric Chopin (Warsaw)
Monument Monument honoring Chopin in Warsaw's Łazienki Park
Bronze statue of Chopin in Warsaw’s Łazienki Park, a focal point for outdoor piano concerts and summer audiences who gather on the park lawns.
The bronze statue of Frédéric Chopin stands in Łazienki Park (Royal Baths Park) in central Warsaw and is one of the city’s best-known musical landmarks. The original work by sculptor Wacław Szymanowski was unveiled in the 1920s.
The site is a focal point for fans of Chopin and for general park visitors because of its waterside setting and frequent live music performances. The monument sits beside a small pond and is a common meeting point and photo subject in the park.
Wacław Szymanowski’s original bronze was unveiled in the 1920s and was destroyed during the Second World War. A replacement was cast from the original model and re-erected after the war in the 1950s.
The monument is located within Łazienki Park, a large urban park in central Warsaw, set beside a pond and lawns used for concerts and recreation.
- Summer concerts: Free outdoor Chopin concerts are held near the monument in Łazienki Park during the warmer months, drawing both locals and tourists.
How to Get to Statue of Frédéric Chopin (Warsaw) #
Łazienki Park is in central Warsaw; take tram or bus to the park’s entrances or walk from the city center (about 20-30 minutes). The park is well signposted from Nowy Świat and Krakowskie Przedmieście.
Tips for Visiting Statue of Frédéric Chopin (Warsaw) #
- Visit Łazienki Park early in the morning to see the Chopin statue before crowds gather and to hear the park's birdsong.
- If in season (May-September), seek out weekend open-air Chopin concerts that are sometimes held nearby.
- Walk the park's paths after seeing the statue - the landscaping and ponds complement the monument's reflective mood.
Best Time to Visit Statue of Frédéric Chopin (Warsaw) #
Visit early to avoid peak summer crowds; concerts are best in late spring and summer.
Weather & Climate near Statue of Frédéric Chopin (Warsaw) #
Statue of Frédéric Chopin (Warsaw)'s climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (518 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. The driest month with just 24 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. The driest month with just 24 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 73 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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