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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -5° - 1° | -7° | 24 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.1h |
| February | Poor | -4° - 2° | -5° | 24 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.7h |
| March | Acceptable | -1° - 7° | -1° | 28 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.0 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 3° - 13° | 6° | 35 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.7 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 13.8h |
| May | Very Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.3 m/s | 1.1 high | 15.5h |
| June | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 67 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 3.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 16.5h |
| July | Very Good | 13° - 24° | 18° | 73 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 3.0 m/s | 1.3 high | 16.0h |
| August | Very Good | 13° - 23° | 18° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 2.8 m/s | 1.0 high | 14.5h |
| September | Very Good | 9° - 18° | 13° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 6° | 36 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.4h |
| November | Poor | 1° - 6° | 0° | 39 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| December | Poor | -3° - 2° | -5° | 35 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.5h |
