Goethe-Schule, Secondary school and cultural heritage monument in Jürgensby, Flensburg, Germany.
Description
Goethe-Schule is a Gymnasium and cultural heritage monument in Jürgensby overlooking the Förde waterfront in Flensburg. The main building sits on a slope above the water with a distinctive domed roof, while a second structure stands across the street.
History
The institution was founded in 1875 as a municipal agricultural school and expanded in 1884 to include commercial education. Over the decades it underwent several name changes before receiving its current name in 1949.
Culture
The school was renamed in 1949 to honor the 200th birthday of German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and his humanistic ideals. This naming reflects the institution's educational philosophy and commitment to liberal arts learning.
Practical
The school sits at Bismarckstraße 41 in Flensburg and serves as a Gymnasium preparing students for university education. Its location on the Förde slope makes it accessible while offering views of the surrounding area.
Did you know?
The main building was completed between 1914 and 1918 from architect Paul Ziegler's design and its distinctive dome became a defining feature of the local skyline. The dome serves as more than just a roof form, making the building instantly recognizable from across the neighborhood.
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