Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Literary memorial near Fifth Avenue, New York, United States.
The Goethe Memorial features a bronze bust of the German writer mounted on a granite pedestal surrounded by dedicated landscaping.
The memorial was inaugurated in 1932 to honor Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's contributions to literature and his influence on American writers.
The monument represents the strong German-American cultural exchange through literature, highlighting Goethe's role in shaping international literary traditions.
Visitors can find the memorial inside Bryant Park, positioned near the corner of Fifth Avenue and 40th Street in Manhattan.
The bronze portrait displays Goethe at the height of his career, incorporating elements from his most recognized physical features from the 1780s.
Accessibility: Inaccessible en fauteuil roulant
Website: https://nycgovparks.org/parks/bryant-park/monuments/592
GPS coordinates: 40.75322,-73.98373
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:09
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