Classical Weimar, Weimar

Name: Classical Weimar
Address: Weimar, Germany

#36 among attractions in Weimar

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Classical Weimar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site consisting of 11 sites related to Weimar Classicism located in and around the city of Weimar, Germany. The site was inscribed on 2 December 1998. The properties are all related to Weimar as a centre of the Enlightenment during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. A number of notable writers and philosophers lived there. ()

Local name: Klassisches Weimar Unesco: from 1998Coordinates: 50°58'60"N, 11°19'0"E

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Classical Weimar – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stadtschloss, Goethes Gartenhaus, Park an der Ilm, Bauhaus-Museum.

0.7 miE
Palace, History museum, Forts and castles
Stadtschloss, Weimar
18 min walk • The Stadtschloss Weimar, nestled in the heart of the culturally rich city of Weimar, Germany, is a historical castle that offers visitors a journey through time. This grand structure, which has been a pivotal part of Weimar's landscape, dates back to the early 16th...
1 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Garden
Goethes Gartenhaus, Weimar
26 min walk • Goethe's Garden House in the Park an der Ilm zu Weimar was a place of residence and work of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998 as part of the "Classical Weimar" ensemble.
1.1 miSE
Park
Park an der Ilm, Weimar
28 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Weimar, Germany, the Park an der Ilm is a verdant oasis that offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. This picturesque park, sprawling along the banks of the Ilm River, is a testament to the natural beauty and historical...
0.5 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Bauhaus-Museum, Weimar
13 min walk • The Bauhaus-Museum in Weimar, Germany, stands as a testament to the revolutionary Bauhaus movement that has left a lasting impact on art, design, and architecture worldwide. Founded in 1919 by Walter Gropius, the Bauhaus school merged fine arts with crafts, leading...
0.8 miSE
Museum, Historical place, Cemetery
Classical Foundation Weimar, Weimar
22 min walk • The Klassik Stiftung Weimar is one of the largest and most significant cultural institutions in Germany. It owns more than 20 museums, palaces, historic houses and parks, as well as literary and art collections, a number of which are World Heritage Sites.
0.7 miSE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Goethe House, Weimar
18 min walk • The Goethe House is the main house lived in by the writer, poet, and statesman Johann Wolfgang von Goethe whilst in Weimar, Germany, though he did live in several others in the town. The home serves as the main location of the Goethe-Nationalmuseum.
0.5 miSE
Iconic statue of 2 German writers
Goethe–Schiller Monument, Weimar
12 min walk • The original Goethe–Schiller Monument is in Weimar, Germany. It incorporates Ernst Rietschel's 1857 bronze double statue of Johann Wolfgang Goethe and Friedrich Schiller, who are probably the two most revered figures in German literature.
0.7 miSE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Goethe-Nationalmuseum, Weimar
17 min walk • The Goethe-Nationalmuseum is a museum devoted to the German author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, in the town of Weimar in Germany.
0.4 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Deutsches Nationaltheater und Staatskapelle Weimar, Weimar
11 min walk • The Deutsche Nationaltheater und Staatskapelle Weimar is a German theatre and musical organisation based in Weimar. It is a twin institution, consisting of the theatrical Deutsches Nationaltheater and the symphony orchestra known as the Staatskapelle Weimar.
0.6 miE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Church of Sts. Peter and Paul, Weimar
15 min walk • The church of St Peter and Paul in Weimar, Germany, is also known as Herderkirche after Johann Gottfried Herder. It is the most important church building of the town, and is called Stadtkirche, opposed to the courtly Schloßkirche.
0.7 miE
Court library with an ornate Rococo hall
Duchess Anna Amalia Library, Weimar
18 min walk • The Duchess Anna Amalia Library in Weimar, Germany, houses a major collection of German literature and historical documents and is part of the UNO designated Classical Weimar.

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Which popular attractions are close to Classical Weimar?

Nearby attractions include CCN Weimarhalle, Weimar (9 min walk), Bauhaus Museum Weimar, Weimar (9 min walk), Deutsches Nationaltheater und Staatskapelle Weimar, Weimar (11 min walk), Goethe–Schiller Monument, Weimar (12 min walk).

How to get to Classical Weimar by public transport?

The nearest stations to Classical Weimar:

Bus

Hermann-Brill-Platz • Lines: 5, 8 (2 min walk)
Brahmsstraße • Lines: 7 (4 min walk)

Train

Weimar Berkaer Bahnhof (6 min walk)
Weimar West (11 min walk)