Birthplace of Frédéric Chopin

The manor house in Żelazowa Wola, the birthplace of Fryderyk Chopin, is a biographical museum of the composer and forms part of the Fryderyk Chopin Museum in Warsaw. Built around 1800, the building features architecture typical of a 19th-century Polish manor, with a steep roof, large windows, and a porch. The interiors recreate the atmosphere of the Chopin family's life, with seven rooms, including the mother’s bedroom where Fryderyk was born. The manor houses period furniture, musical instruments, and reproductions of family portraits. An interesting fact is that during the composer's visits to Żelazowa Wola, the piano was moved to the garden, where Fryderyk gave concerts for his family and local residents. The surrounding 7-hectare landscape park is filled with diverse species of trees and shrubs, as well as depictions of Chopin, including monuments. The park, redesigned according to a plan by Kamil Jamme, underwent revitalization in the 1930s. Since 1959, Żelazowa Wola has hosted concerts of Chopin's music, attracting artists from around the world. In addition to regular concerts, visitors can hear the composer’s music played through speakers while strolling through the park. The history of Żelazowa Wola dates back to the 17th century, and the manor went through various periods, including fires and renovations, before becoming an important point on Poland’s cultural map. Today, it is a tourist attraction visited by around 200,000 guests annually. Preserving this site as part of Fryderyk Chopin’s cultural heritage is essential to Polish musical history.