Best things to do in Wloclawek

Who really was Frederic Chopin? An ingenious pianist and artist? One of the most talented Polish composers of romanticism era? Or a humble piano student, who dreamed of fame and recognition? With our knowledgeable guide you’ll learn much more about him! Join us on a fascinating journey to the roots of one of the greatest composers in the world. We will take you to Żelazowa Wola – a birthplace of Fryderyk Chopin, just 1 hour drive from Warsaw. The main attraction is renovated manor house from XVIII century, where Chopin was born in 1810. Today, it houses a biographical museum of a Musician. Building is surrounded by a modernist park filled with rare species of plants, many ponds and two glass pavilions (one of them is a concert hall), upon the river Utrata. Brochów is a village near Żelazowa Wola and another stop on our tour. Its Church of St John the Baptist is Chopin’s baptism place. Situated on the banks of the Bzura river is an exceptional sacral architecture treasure.

Leave the bustle of the big city and take a trip to Mazovian countryside just 90 km from Warsaw. Travel back in time and see how people in 19th century lived like. Feel the contrast between aristocracy and rural population. Beautiful Palace of wealthy Polish elite with delightful gardens on the one side and modest Polish village in open-air museum of rural life on the other. This tour is focused on people of 19th century. Where they lived? What were their hobbies? How their daily life looked like? Learn all about this interesting facts surrounded by beautiful nature of Mazovian countryside.

If you are planning to stay in Warsaw for a few days but also would like to see Zelazowa Wola? We have a perfect solution for you! A private driver will pick you up from the address provided in Warsaw by Mercedes car, comfortable for 1-6 passengers and will take you to Zelazowa Wola for a half-day tour. During this tour, the local guide English speaking will introduce you to the atmosphere of this beautiful place. In Chopin's home at Zelazowa Wola, the atmosphere of a Polish manor house from the early XVIV century has been recreated. However, there are no objects that belonged to the composer's family. The original layout of the rooms has also been changed. Today, the house is divided by a hallway running along its centre; on its right-hand side are the hearth room, the dining room and the music room; on the left-hand side are the mother's room, the children's room and the father's study. After sightseeing, the driver will take you back to Warsaw and drop you off at chosen location.

Follow the steps of Frederic Chopin and discover where his talent has its beginning. See the place of his baptism – the fortress-like church in Brochow. Visit the Chopin Museum in Warsaw and the Holy Cross Church, where his heart is buried. Have a relaxing cup of coffee in the favourite Chopin’s restaurant and finish the tour listening to the concert of talented musicians playing his beautiful melodies.