Fryderyk Chopin Museum
Anita Rao KashiAnita Rao Kashi|Guest Contributor|SIGHTSEEING, WARSAW Updated : Sep 10, 2015, 12.15 PM IST
Anita Rao Kashi
Anita Rao Kashi is a freelance travel and food writer based in Bangalore. After nearly 12 years with The Times of India in Bangalore,she went freelance in Jan 2006 to write about travel and food. Her stories have appeared in such publications as Lonely Planet Magazine India, National Geographic Magazine India, Economic Times, Jetwings, Femina, Tiger Tales, Silkwinds, Bangalore Mirror, The Star of Malaysia etc. Apart from writing for various national and international magazines, newspapers and websites, as well blogging on travel and food, she has worked on travel and food guides.
Ostrogski Palace is a beautiful, ornate Baroque building in pastels and mauves with an impressive facade built in the late 17th century and owned by the Ostrogski family. Inside, the rooms have rich stucco frescoes and ornate embellishments. In the mid 20th century, it was turned into a tribute to one of the most gifted classical composers, Frederic Chopin and spans the history and works of his life. Spread over five floors and 15 rooms, the exhibits on display in the museum include original manuscripts of compositions, letters, photographs, documents written by the composer, sculptures and piano recitals.
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