Goethe Monument, Monument and bench in Ilmenau, Germany
The Goethe Monument is a bronze statue of the poet standing on a stone base with a bench situated in front of it within a park. The figure faces the surrounding Thuringian countryside and creates a viewing spot for those who visit.
The monument was erected to commemorate Goethe's multiple visits to Ilmenau beginning in 1776 and continuing through 1831. He traveled here to conduct scientific work and create literary works inspired by the region.
The monument marks where Goethe found inspiration from nature and science during his time here. Visitors sitting on the bench can sense why this location mattered so deeply to his thinking.
The monument sits in a park and is easy to locate, but wheelchair access is limited in the immediate area. The bench provides a comfortable place to rest and view the landscape around you.
The bench was deliberately positioned to mirror the viewing angle Goethe himself used when observing nature. This allows visitors to see the landscape through the same perspective as the poet once did.
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