The Fryderyk Chopin Monument stands in Łazienki Park, near the entrance from Ujazdowskie Avenue. Its bronze figure of the composer sits beneath the sweeping form of a willow tree, creating a quiet place to pause among the park’s paths and greenery. On summer Sundays, free outdoor piano recitals take place beside the monument. Walk around the sculpture for different views, then continue through the gardens or find a bench nearby.
The sculpture and its setting
The monument is in Łazienki Królewskie, also known as Royal Baths Park, opposite the entrance from Ujazdowskie Avenue. The bronze sculpture shows Fryderyk Chopin seated beneath a stylized willow. The tree’s broad, curved form gives the composition a sense of movement, while the park around it offers paths, gardens and places to sit.
Take a little time to view the work from more than one side. The sculpture is a familiar Warsaw landmark, and its position among the greenery gives you several ways to frame it in a photograph. The monument is also a natural starting point for a walk through the park.
A monument rebuilt after the war
The sculpture was unveiled in 1926. During the Second World War, German forces destroyed it in 1940. It was rebuilt after the war, restoring a memorial dedicated to the Polish composer and pianist.
Chopin was born in 1810 in Żelazowa Wola, near Warsaw, to a Polish mother and a French father. Recognized as a gifted pianist from an early age, he became one of Poland’s best-known composers. He died in Paris in 1849. The monument places his memory within a public park where people can stop, sit and reflect.
Summer music beside the monument
Free outdoor piano recitals are held beside the monument on summer Sundays. They bring classical music into the park setting, with the sculpture as a backdrop. You do not need a ticket or a booking for these performances.
Bring a blanket if you want to sit on the grass, and arrive early if you hope to find a place on the stone steps. The concert season and schedule can change, so check current details before planning your visit around a performance. Outside recital times, the monument remains a peaceful stop on a walk through Łazienki Park.
Perguntas frequentes
Where is the Fryderyk Chopin Monument?
It is in Łazienki Królewskie, or Royal Baths Park, near the entrance from Ujazdowskie Avenue in Warsaw.
Are there concerts at the Chopin Monument?
Free outdoor piano recitals take place beside the monument on summer Sundays. Check current dates and times before you go.
Do you need a ticket for the summer recitals?
No ticket or booking is needed for the outdoor recitals.
What does the monument look like?
The bronze sculpture depicts Chopin seated beneath a stylized willow tree.
