Goethe House, Literary museum in Innenstadt district, Germany
Description
The Goethe House is a four-story townhouse with rooms furnished as they were during the writer's time, including his study and a gallery of 18th-century paintings. The interior shows how a wealthy merchant family lived and worked during this period.
History
The building was constructed in 1618 for a goldsmith and underwent major restoration in 1755. Goethe was born here in 1749, a date that made it a landmark in German literary history.
Culture
The house shaped Goethe's early literary works and continues to influence how Germans understand their literary heritage. Walking through the rooms gives visitors a sense of how the writer lived and created during the 18th century.
Practical
The house can be explored together with neighboring museums through combination tickets. The rooms are connected by stairs, so comfortable walking shoes and some mobility are recommended.
Did you know?
Inside the house is an astronomical clock from 1746 that displays not just the time but also moon phases and zodiac signs through an intricate system of rotating rings. This handcrafted timepiece is a rare example of 18th-century mechanical engineering.
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