Annette von Droste-Hülshoff

Imagine standing before the monument of a woman whose words have left a profound mark on German literature. Annette von Droste-Hülshoff, captured here in stone, was not only a brilliant poet but also a trailblazer of her time. If you look to your left, you can see the Buddenturm, another piece of history echoing tales from the past. Droste-Hülshoff drew inspiration from nature, often wandering through the Westphalian countryside. Picture her standing here, lost in thought, as her poems took shape. Her works, like 'The Jew's Beech,' remain a part of our literary legacy, inviting us to explore the past while we walk through the present.