Gedenkstätte Goldener Löwe, Eisenach

Name: Gedenkstätte Goldener Löwe
Address: 57 Marienstraße, Eisenach, Germany

#7 among attractions in Eisenach

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The Golden Lion Memorial commemorates the founding congress of the Social Democratic Workers' Party in Eisenach in 1869.

Since the SDAP gave rise to the Social Democratic Party of Germany, which still exists today, in the further historical development up to 1890, the Golden Lion is considered one of the authoritative sites in the early phase of the history of German Social Democracy.

Coordinates: 50°58'8"N, 10°19'21"E

Address

57 MarienstraßeEisenach Germany

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Gedenkstätte Goldener Löwe – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bachhaus, Wartburg, Automobile Welt, Lutherhaus Eisenach.

~990 ftN
Museum, Greek Revival architecture
Bachhaus, Eisenach
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Eisenach, Germany, the Bachhaus stands as a tribute to one of the world's most renowned classical composers, Johann Sebastian Bach. This historic museum, dedicated to Bach's life and work, is a must-visit destination for music lovers and history...
1.6 miSW
Square-towered stone castle with museum
Wartburg
40 min walk • Perched atop a precipitous rock in the Thuringian Forest, Wartburg Castle is a monumental testament to German history and culture. This well-preserved medieval palace, located near the town of Eisenach, Germany, has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1999.
0.9 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
Automobile Welt, Eisenach
23 min walk • Automobile Welt Eisenach is a museum that celebrates the rich automotive history of Eisenach, a city located in Thuringia, Germany. This museum is a treasure trove for car enthusiasts and history buffs alike, offering a glimpse into the evolution of the automobile...
~1730 ftN
Museum, History museum
Lutherhaus Eisenach, Eisenach
9 min walk • The Lutherhaus in Eisenach is one of the oldest surviving half-timbered houses in Thuringia. Tradition holds that Martin Luther lived there with the Cotta family during his schooldays from 1498 to 1501.
0.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Das verfluchte Jungfernloch, Eisenach
21 min walk • Das verfluchte Jungfernloch is a small rock cave on the eastern slope of a hill overlooking the Kälbergrund Valley in Eisenach, Germany, roughly 500m south of the Wartburg.
~470 ftSE
Monastery
Eisenach Charterhouse, Eisenach
3 min walk • Eisenach Charterhouse is a former charterhouse, or Carthusian monastery, in Eisenach in Thüringia, Germany, founded in 1378 and suppressed in 1525.
0.5 miN
Museum
Stadtschloss Eisenach, Eisenach
12 min walk • Eisenach City Palace is a palace on the north side of the market square of the city of Eisenach in Thuringia. It was the residence of the Dukes of Saxe-Eisenach and later a residence of the Grand Dukes of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach.
0.4 miN
Architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Church
Georgenkirche, Eisenach
11 min walk • The Georgenkirche is the city and main church of Eisenach, centrally located in the southern area of the market. Martin Luther preached here during the Reformation, making it one of the oldest Protestant places of worship anywhere.
~530 ftSE
Park
Karthausgarten, Eisenach
3 min walk • The Kartausgarten Eisenach is the oldest botanical garden in the Wartburg city of Eisenach and is now located in the listed villa area of the southern city.
0.5 miN
Church
St. Elisabeth, Eisenach
14 min walk • The church of St. Elisabeth is the Catholic parish church of Eisenach. It was built in the neo-Gothic style after the approval of the Grand Duke Carl Alexander in the years 1886 to 1888 according to the plans of the Kassel architect Hugo Schneider.
~680 ftNE
50°58'12"N • 10°19'30"E
Kunstpavillon, Eisenach
4 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gedenkstätte Goldener Löwe?

Nearby attractions include Denkmal zur Geschichte der Deutschen Arbeiterbewegung, Eisenach (1 min walk), Eisenach Charterhouse, Eisenach (3 min walk), Karthausgarten, Eisenach (3 min walk), Kunstpavillon, Eisenach (4 min walk).

How to get to Gedenkstätte Goldener Löwe by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gedenkstätte Goldener Löwe:

Bus

Eisenach, Wandelhalle / Kartausgarten • Lines: 13, 195, 3 (3 min walk)
Frauenplan / Bachhaus • Lines: 3 (5 min walk)

Train

Eisenach (18 min walk)
Eisenach West (27 min walk)