Top Things to Do in Weimar

"Top Things To Do in Weimar" Culturally and historically relevant, Weimar has played an important role in inventing Weimar Classicism as well as being a Third Reich stronghold

during World War 2. Housing major World Heritage Sites, the city also has a plethora of museums, further adding to its tourist value. With such

historical allure, it is no wonder that Weimar attracts visitors in droves each year.

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Goethe House "Works Of Goethe"

The Goethe House is a museum dedicated to one of the greatest poets the world has ever seen, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Goethe's house in Weimar has now been converted into the museum where you get to see how he lived and what influenced his literary accomplishments. Though this museum is hugely popular, limited visitors are allowed so that the by Andrzej Otrębski place is not damaged by any means. A famous exhibition held here is 'The Bauhaus comes from Weimar'.

+49 3643 85 0384 www.goethe-weimar.de/ freundeskreis@goethe- Frauenplan 1, Weimar weimar.de

Schloss Belvedere "Abode of 18th-Century Artifacts"

The Schloss Belvedere is a Baroque building situated on the outskirts of the city of Weimar. It was built as a recreational house of the Duke of Saxe- Weimar, Ernt August, where extensive parties would take place during the 18th Century. The present-day houses a vast collection of porcelain, furniture and paintings which depict the lifestyle of the bygone era. A by StapelChips must-visit for visitors exploring Weimar!

+49 3643 54 5400 (Tourist www.klassik-stiftung.de/ei [email protected] Off Schloß Belvedere, Information) nrichtungen/schloesser-un Schloss und Park, Weimar d-gaerten/schloss-und- park-belvedere/

Bauhaus Museum in Weimar "Art Display From Bauhaus School"

Housed within the school campus, the Bauhaus Museum exemplifies the nature and quality of art, architecture and sculpture encouraged in the school. Opened in 1995 it has been moved to a new building since 2019.

+49 3643 7450 (Tourist Information) www.klassik-stiftung.de/einrichtung Stéphane-Hessel-Platz 1, Weimar by Geolina163 en/museen/bauhaus-museum- weimar/

by Rudolf Klein at de.wikipedia.) Later version(s) were uploaded by Most Curious at de.wikipedia. Duchess Anna Amalia Library

"Historic Library"

Duchess Anna Amalia's Library, one of the most well-known in the country focuses on German literature and Art from the 19th century. With an incredible collection of medieval works, the best collection of Faust's work and Nietzsche’s personal library are all housed here. Due to a devastating fire in 2004, the library was remodelled and large parts of the collection were destroyed. Conservation work is ongoing, and so visitors are limited. Don't miss the famous Rococo Hall during your visit. It's better to book your ticket well in advance for a chance to explore this historic site.

+49 3643 54 5400 www.klassik-stiftung.de/ei [email protected] Platz der Demokratie 1, nrichtungen/herzogin-anna- Weimar amalia-bibliothek

Goethe–Schiller Monument "Ode to German Literature"

Commissioned by Grand Duke from Saxe-Weimer-Eisenach Duchy, Karl Alexander August Johann, Goethe-Schiller Monument project is considered to be one of the most remarkable ones in Germany. The striking monument features figurines of Friedrich Schiller and Johann Wolfgang Goethe in bronze. Undoubtedly, these two were the most by Easchiff celebrated names of German literature. Goethe-Schiller Monument was unveiled on September 4th, 1857, on the occasion of 100th birthday celebrations of Duke Carl August. Today, this monument is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Goethe-Schiller Monument is also explained, "as one of the most famous and most beloved monuments in the whole of Germany."

+49 3643 7450 (Tourist Information) Theaterplatz 2A, Weimar

Kirms Krackow Haus "Bourgeois Life in Weimar"

Franz Kirms, court counselor and close friend of Goethe, hosted many a social evening with the best intellectual minds of his time at this beautiful house, including personalities like Hans Christian Andersen, Christoph Wieland, and Johann Gottfried Herder. The Kirms-Krackow Haus is one of the oldest in Weimar dating back to the 1500's. The house offers visitors a by Most Curious chance to peep into the life of the typical Bourgeois with original furniture and craft-work of the Classical period in Weimar. The garden attached to the house has several wonderful specimens and rare plants, while the Baroque pavillion is a charming addition.

+49 3643 85 0384 www.thueringerschloesse [email protected] Jakobstrasse 10, Weimar r.de

St. Peter und Paul, Weimar "A Classic Medieval Church"

The late-Gothic church dedicated to Saint Peter and Saint Paul was built in its present form between the years 1498 and 1500. It is nicknamed as Herderkirche after the famous theologian and philosopher Johann Gottfried Herder and in 1998 was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also considered as one of the most important churches in the by NoRud town of Weimar.

+49 3643 90 3182 www.ek-weimar.de/kirche sekretariat@kirchenkreis- Herderplatz 8, Weimar n/stadtkirche.html weimar.de Buchenwald Memorial "Memorial of Tumultuous Past"

Buchenwald Memorial is the site of the first Nazi concentration camp and the largest of its kind in Germany. It was established in 1937 on Ettersberg to persecute political prisoners and minorities. Inmates from all across Europe were forced to labour in the armament industry. This was till 1945 when World War II ended. Today it is a national memorial and contains by Dr. Bernd Gross cemeteries, the prison building, crematorium and library.

+49 3643 43 0200 www.buchenwald.de/ [email protected] Off Buchenwald, Weimar e

Park an der Ilm

"Beautiful Landscape Park"

The Park an der Ilm is beautifully landscaped, part of the UNESCO 'Classical Weimar' area. Between 1778 and 1828, the park was completed and landscaped. The park is a wonderful example of the architecture of the Classical period, and several interesting monuments like the Goethe Gartenhaus and Römisches Haus can be found in the park. With beautiful by Steffen Schmitz (more gardens and meadows, it's truly a pleasure to explore the 48-hectare (118 photos) acres) park.

+49 3643 545 400 www.klassik-stiftung.de/ei [email protected] Ilmstraße, Weimar nrichtungen/schloesser-un d-gaerten/park-an-der-ilm/

Weimar Haus "Interactive History Museum"

Get swept back through time while exploring the Weimar Haus. With interactive exhibits spread across seven experience rooms, learn about the history of Weimar in a fun, engaging way. The creative mix of media like waxworks, audio-visuals and recreated historical settings takes you through the transition through the Pre-historic times to Dark Ages to the by Most Curious Classical period. The Weimar Haus is a good place to start your exploration of the city.

+49 3643 90 1890 www.weimarhaus.de/ [email protected] Schillerstrasse 16, Weimar

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