Chopin Benches

Chopin Benches (musical benches) have been placed in 15 key sites connected with the places where Frederic Chopin - famous Polish composer spent time in Warsaw in the first part of 19th century. The benches are situated close to historical buildings, on squares, along representative streets and in two public parks (Saxon Garden and Royal Baths Park), as well as next to Chopin’s monuments in Warsaw. The benches are made of black polished granite and include a map presenting all locations on the Chopin Route in Warsaw and short information in Polish and English. They give the possibility of listening to Chopin’s music by pressing the button initiating thirty or forty seconds long fragments of his famous compositions, including polonaises, etudes, mazurkas, waltzes, ballads, nocturnes, etc.