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.
Statue of Frédéric Chopin (Warsaw) at a Glance#
Address: Łazienki Park, Warsaw
About Statue of Frédéric Chopin (Warsaw)#
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.
