Weimar
There is a lot to be discovered in the region surrounding Weimar. It is an excellent point of departure for day trips to the castles and palaces of Thuringia. But countless museums within the city also provide hours of entertainment. You can also follow along the paths of Goethe or Schiller and learn about the time they lived in. Literature, parks and especially the poems of these genius minds still shape large parts of the city. The Schillerhaus, for example, were this famous poet wrote his final masterworks, makes for an interesting visit. Today, tourist can see first-hand the rooms he lived and worked in. Only a few steps away lies the Goethehaus, where you can gain insights into the life and times of this great poet: his library, or even the room in which he died. Visiting the castle Belvedere takes tourists right back into the middle ages while the Herderkirche, where German philosopher, theologian, poet, and literary critic J.G. Herder, used to preach, is a sacral hub in Weimar’s Old Town. Finally, there is also the German National Theatre where you are invited to enjoy the masterpieces of German classicism.
Culture in Weimar
Weimar is a real cultural capital and as such invites you to follow along the paths of Goethe, Schiller, Liszt or Bach. The historic Bauhaus buildings in Weimar are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and shouldn’t be missed when visiting Weimar. Then there are also countless museums, amongst which the famous Bauhaus Museum which displays teacher and student works from the Bauhaus school during 1919 – 1925. Other points of interest include the Anna Amalia Library, which houses a major collection of German literature and historical documents, the last house of Friedrich Schiller and the castle Belvedere with its carriages and hunting wagons.
Places of interest in Weimar
The Thuringian city of Weimar became known especially through the cultural and literary movement of Weimar classicism, in which poets such as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich Schiller – who are also part of the Weimar legacy – played a leading role. Hence also the city’s most interesting attractions include the house of Goethe with its National Goethe Museum as well as Schiller’s house, in which the Schiller Museum is located. The Wittumspalais which was established in 1769 is another remnant of Weimar classicism. The German National Theatre and the city’s church St. Peter and Paul are also worth a visit when in Weimar.
Restaurants in Weimar
Visitors to Weimar are faced with a large selection of different restaurants and pubs that offer dishes from around the world. However, being in Thuringia, you should not allow the homemade Thuringian dumplings, the delicious bratwurst or the traditional cakes go by. A large concentration of restaurants is found in the city centre. In Weimar, everyone is sure to find their culinary heart’s content.
Shopping in Weimar
The winding alleys of Weimar’s old town are occupied by many small stores where shoppers are bound to find something interesting. In Weimar, visitors do not have to deal with the usual every-day shopping stress, but can rather enjoy a relaxed stroll through the myriad of shops – some of which even open on weekends. The stores located along the Schillerstraße and the roads surrounding Weimar’s city centre are characterised by charming souvenir stores, galleries and also the many restaurants and cafés.
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