It is worth spending your stay in Zakopane not only on the hiking in the mountains or skiing , but also to explore the city, which really has a lot to offer tourists . They will certainly not be bored here even in bad weather, and in the break of a walk on the Krupówki , you can visit many interesting museums located mostly in historic Zakopane-style buildings . One of them, which is a must-see, is located in Zakopane's Willi Atma in Zakopane , the only one in the world Karol Szymanowski Biographical Museum , who lived from 1882 to 1937.
Since Zakopane's Villa Atma houses the the only museum in the country dedicated to this famous Polish composer, it is worth a little more learn about this historic wooden building . It was built in 1893, as a typical cottage in the Podhale style and initially rented rooms to summer visitors. Karol Szymanowski, Poland's greatest composer after Frédéric Chopin , from an early age willingly stayed in Zakopane and the first time settled in Atma in 1923 . As for the name Atma, it It comes from Sanskrit and simply means "soul."
Towards the end of his life settled here permanently , residing in a villa at 19 Kasprusie Street, the current headquarters of the a museum dedicated to the composer's work . This storied house immediately inspired confidence with its a solid wooden log structure set on a stone foundation , with characteristic front veranda . It underwent a major renovation between 2007 and 2013, while maintaining the unique Zakopane style of interiors .
The first to want to create a Szymanowski Museum reported as early as 1937 by composer Michal Kondracki , also having a connection with the Tatra Mountains and Zakopane. Unfortunately, before the outbreak of World War II it was not possible to do so, and after the end of the war further efforts in this direction was taken up by Szymanowski's niece, Krystyna Dabrowska . However, it was not until 1967 that the appeal in this case successfully reiterated music critic Zdzislaw Sierpinski.
Fortunately, everything was going in the right direction and soon thereafter the well-known writer and music critic Jerzy Waldorff formed a Social Committee at the Warsaw Music Society for the establishment of the museum. Thanks to this in 1974 the house was handed over to the National Museum in Cracow , and two years later, On March 6, 1976, an exhibition dedicated to Karol Szymanowski was opened there.
When the villa was opened to the public in 1976, it was first on the first floor of the building an exhibition dedicated to the composer was opened , and most of the exhibits are from a gift from the artist's niece . You can learn interesting information about Szymanowski's life, his work, and, since multimedia has been introduced into the exhibition, also listen to excerpts from his most famous works , view multimedia presentations, including. about the history of the Atma Villa . The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, from 10 am to 5 pm.
Of course, this is not the only attraction, what to see in Zakopane , be sure to visit the numerous art galleries, Krupówki promenade, Morskie Oko , Kasprowy Wierch And other museums, such as.Museum of Zakopane Style by Stanisław Witkiewicz , whether Tatra Museum . However, it is worth taking care of beforehand adequate accommodation in this city, and are available private accommodation in Zakopane , hotels and pensions in Zakopane , luxury apartments and cottages for rent by tourists.
The Villa Atma often hosts concerts that are worth going to, in addition to sightseeing, of course.
30.01.2015The Villa Atma often hosts concerts that are worth going to, in addition to sightseeing, of course.
30.01.2015The Karol Szymanowski Museum is located in the "Atma" villa, where memorabilia of the composer Karol Szymanowski is collected. The villa was built at the end of the 19th century and miIt used to serve as a boarding house. Between 1930 and 1935 Karol Szymanowski lived there, which gave rise to the idea of creating a museum there commemorating the composer's work. The villa was purchased by Jerzy Waldorff and donated in 1974 to the National Museum in Cracow, which, after renovations there, opened it to the public. The composer's study has been restored, and some of the rooms have been arranged to date from the interwar period. The exhibition consists of Szymanowski's relics, his portraits (including two painted by Witkacy) and boards with biographical information. The Karol Szymanowski Museum is a branch of the National Museum in Cracow and is located in Zakopane at 19 Kasprusie Street.
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