Goethe Gartenhaus


From 1776 to 1782 Goethe lived in this house, a cottage given to him by Carl August in order to lure him to Weimar. It's spare in style externally, cosy within, and still has the three-part garden laid out by Goethe, including an orchard, ornamental plantings and vegetable beds. Audioguides are included with entry.


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