Historical tour of Weimar, Goethe's home town in French
ID: GYG944931-1472237
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Weimar is one of Germany's most beautiful and little-known cities. Yet it's the city of Goethe, Schiller, Liszt and many other illustrious names in German culture, a true gem.
Group welcome and tour presentation.
Brief history of Weimar: city of poets and thinkers, birthplace of German Classicism and the Bauhaus.
1. In the footsteps of Goethe and Schiller (30 minutes)
Goethe House: tour of the exterior and explanation of its role in German culture.
Schiller House: the role of the writer and his friendship with Goethe.
Theater Square: Goethe-Schiller statue and explanation of the importance of these two figures in German literature and culture.
2. The Bauhaus and the Weimar Republic (30 minutes)
The Bauhaus School: presentation of the architecture and impact of the Bauhaus movement on modern art and design.
The place where the Weimar Constitution was signed: historical background to the Weimar Republic and its consequences.
3. Weimar under Nazism and the former GDR (30 minutes)
Discussion of the rise of Nazism and the presence of the Buchenwald camp.
The impact of the Communist regime and everyday life in Weimar under the GDR.
4. Stroll through Weimar's Old Town and Park (20 minutes)
Discover the historic alleyways, main squares and remarkable architecture.
Weimar Park: its connection with Goethe and the city's history.
Conclusion and end of tour (10 minutes)
Recap of points covered.
Q&A and recommendations for further discovery of Weimar.
Highlights
- Research on GDR history and ALL Romanticism
- History and art history training
- Has lived in Weimar for many years
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Don't forget to dress for the weather.
The guide will be standing at the small staircase in the middle of the façade of Goethe's old house (yellow façade).
INCLUDED
- Guided tour of the city, presentation of the city's most memorable places, availability to help you organize your individual visits to Weimar and the whole of the Thuringia region.
NOT INCLUDED
- Tickets for the museums and houses of Goethe and Schiller. The visit will have to be made without me.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
