Goethes Gartenhaus, Literary museum in Park an der Ilm, Weimar, Germany
Goethe's Garden House is a two-story white building on the eastern bank of the Ilm River in Weimar, serving as the writer's residence. The interior preserves rooms and furniture from his period, offering insight into how he lived.
Duke Karl August gifted the property to Goethe in 1776, when it was a neglected vineyard house. The writer transformed it into his residence and lived there until 1782.
The house displays personal belongings and manuscripts that reflect how Goethe lived and worked in this space. Visitors can see the traces of his daily life, which helps understand his connection to the place.
The house sits in a park along the Ilm and is easily reached on foot, especially when using nearby walking paths. A visit typically takes one to two hours, depending on how thoroughly you want to explore the rooms.
Goethe personally designed and laid out the garden, drawing inspiration from English landscape design. The garden contained botanical plants from his own collection, reflecting his interest in natural science.
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