Follow the footsteps of Frederic Chopin and discover where his talent had its beginning. See the place of his birth in Zelazowa Wola and a church in Brochow where he was batpized. In Etnographic Park in Maurzyce you will discover how Polish people used to live in the past. Lowicz is proud of its triangle-shaped market square and colourful handicraft.
Żelazowa Wola
The birthplace of Frederic Chopin. Put yourself in the little Frederic’s shoes while strolling down the hallways of his old home. Exhibition includes many valuable memorabilia of the Chopin’s family, including the original piano Playel. If you are lucky, you will hear a live piano concert on Sunday afternoon (from May to September). The mansion is situated on the river Utrata and surrounded by a picturesque park.
Brochów
A fortified church. The current outlook church gained after the reconstruction in 1665. The church was built of red brick and is one of the most valuable example of ‘defensive’ architecture in Poland. Here Frederic’s parents – Nicholas Chopin and Tekla Justyna Krzyżanowska got married and Frederic himself was baptized.
Łowicz
This small town is known for its triangular Market Square – the only one in Poland and one of only three in Europe. Just next to the Market Square there is the Cathedral from 17th century and the Lowicz Museum presenting a rich collection of wooden sculptures, colorful costumes and paper cuts. In Lowicz traditions are still alive – with a little luck, you can even meet a lady dressed in a traditional folk costume!
Maurzyce – Etnographic Park
Discover the Polish folklore just outside Lowicz. Maurzyce Etnographic Park gives you opportunity to see characteristic construction of villages from 19th century. Admire original buildings with stunningly furnished interiors and fascinating constructions: school, stable and huts.
Traditional lunch will be served in a local restaurant during the tour (depending on program timing.) Return to Warsaw in the evening.
This excursion is organized on private basis for small groups of 2 - 8 participants.