Monumente2dec665…727d
Goethe-Schiller-Denkmal
Celebrating Two Legends of German Literature
Counts toward these achievements:
First Steps10 pts
City Explorer25 pts
Urban Adventurer50 pts
In Weimar's Theaterplatz, the Goethe-Schiller Monument stands as a testament to the enduring friendship between two literary giants. Created by Ernst Rietschel in 1857, this sculpture captures the spirit and cultural impact of Goethe and Schiller. Visitors are drawn into the world of classical literature and the vibrant intellectual legacy of Weimar.
Be the first to check in here
Did you know?
The monument was commissioned by Grand Duke Carl Alexander.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1857
- Height
- 370 m
Audio Guide
0:000:43
Part of These Trails
Monuments of WeimarStop 10 of 11
Industrial-Era WeimarStop 5 of 11
Towers & Views of WeimarStop 5 of 8
Location
Nearby
DNT - Deutsches Nationaltheater und Staatskapelle Weimar
67 m away
Wittumspalais
70 m away
Haus der Weimarer Republik
54 m away
Zeughausruine
68 m away
Weltzeituhr
66 m away
Johann Nepomuk Hummel
114 m away
Geleitstraße
118 m away
Theaterbrunnen
120 m away