Lottehaus, Literary museum in Wetzlar, Germany.
Lottehaus is a timber-framed building from 1653 with preserved rooms showing how a prosperous family lived in the 18th century. Inside are original furnishings, household objects, and an extensive collection of Goethe editions from different periods.
The building was constructed in the mid-17th century and initially served administrative functions for the Teutonic Order. In the 18th century it became a private family residence where Goethe met Charlotte Buff in 1772, an encounter that inspired his famous novel.
The house was home to the Buff family and remains closely tied to Goethe's famous novel in the public mind. Visitors can see how a prosperous family lived in the 18th century and understand what role this place holds in German literary history.
The museum is easily reached on foot from Wetzlar's old town center in a central location. Visitors should expect narrow spaces and steep staircases inside, which can make navigation with strollers or wheelchairs difficult.
The museum holds one of the world's most important collections of translations and critical analyses of Goethe's novel from many countries and time periods. This collection reveals how powerfully the book influenced readers across generations and continents.
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