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Goethedenkmal
Capturing Goethe's youthful spirit in enduring bronze
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Standing before the Old Stock Exchange, the Goethe Monument is a striking bronze statue of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. It captures the poet as a young student during his formative years in Leipzig. Created by Carl Seffner in 1903, it celebrates a pivotal chapter of his life. A place where history and inspiration meet in the heart of the city.
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Sculptor Carl Seffner immortalized Johann Wolfgang von Goethe as a young man, inspired by Goethe's student years in Leipzig, in a statue unveiled on June 28, 1903.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- January 17, 1903
- Heritage Status
- Heritage Monument
- Wheelchair Access
- Fully accessible
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