Żelazowa Wola is a village in Mazowieckie. It is a day-trip destination mostly known for being the birthplace of Frédéric Chopin.
Understand
[edit]Żelazowa Wola is a manor village in the fields of Mazowieckie, relatively close to Kampinos forest. This generally insignificant place is known mostly for Fryderyk Franciszek Szopen, better known as Frédéric Chopin, who was born here in 1810. His family migrated soon after his birth to Warsaw, due to the family's poor financial state, and the poor state of the house.
The manor often changed owners, and was not well maintained. In 1894 the location was recognized, and a monument to Frédéric Chopin was erected in its park. During World War I, the right outbuilding was burnt after a lightning strike. In 1928, the manor was bought by various Chopin societies and after World War II, it was turned into a museum, which also hosts musical events.
Get in
[edit]By car
[edit]Żelazowa Wola is on the road 
which is easily reached by detour north from roads 
and 
(Wiskitki exit). There is a paid parking by the manor and park.
By public transport
[edit]You will have to reach Sochaczew by train first either by PKP Intercity or Koleje Mazowieckie, then you can use free bus line number 6 from train station to Żelazowa Wola. Bus only operates from May to September, you can check timetable here.
Get around
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Manor with park is the only sight in the area, and is easily manageable on foot. The entire village is not much larger than the park.
See
[edit]- 1 Chopin birthplace home, Żelazowa Wola 15, ☏ +48 46 863 33 00. There is a small museum related to Chopin. During summer, musical events are held inside. 20 zł park + 10 zł manor.
Do
[edit]- 1 Chopin Recitals (Inside manor). May-Sep Sa 12:00-12:30, 15:00-15:30. Recitals of Chopin by young musicians from Poland and around the world. You can check repertoire on the website.
- Take a stroll around the park. There are few monuments scattered and a pond near river.
Buy
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[edit]Sleep
[edit]There are no hotels in Żelazowa Wola, however you may have more luck in nearby Sochaczew or Warsaw. Some expensive apartments are available in nearby villages.