Good Fortune stone, Monument in Park an der Ilm, Weimar, Germany.
The Good Fortune stone features a spherical stone placed on a square base along the banks of the Ilm River in Weimar's park.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe established this stone monument in 1777 as a birthday gift for Charlotte von Stein during his early years in Weimar.
The monument's name references Agathe Tyche, an ancient deity associated with bringing fortune to towns and individuals in classical antiquity.
Visitors can find the Good Fortune stone at coordinates 50.97661, 11.33645, near Goethe's summer house in the Park an der Ilm.
The stone combines classical mythology with personal sentiment, marking Goethe's relationship with Charlotte von Stein during a transformative period of his life.
Location: Weimar
Creator: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
GPS coordinates: 50.97661,11.33645
Latest update: March 5, 2025 22:52
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