Brecht House, Literary residence in Oranienburger Vorstadt, Berlin.
The Brecht House on Chausseestrasse 125 is a multi-story residence with preserved rooms that show how the playwright and his partner lived and worked together. Inside are living spaces, studios, and display areas containing documents, photographs, and objects from their lives in the theater.
The house became home to the renowned playwright and his partner in 1953 after they returned from exile abroad. It remained the center of their work and life until his death in 1956, with his partner continuing to live there for many more years.
The house served as a working space where Brecht and Weigel created and developed their theatrical projects together. Their presence remains visible through personal objects and work areas that show how they spent their daily lives engaged with theater and writing.
Visitors can explore the rooms through guided tours that provide insight into daily life and work. It is helpful to check the visiting schedule in advance, as opening times vary throughout the week.
The house sits directly beside a cemetery where both residents chose to be buried after death, resting near each other as they wished. This connection between home and final resting place creates a singular historical relationship.
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