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Goethehaus und Goethemuseum (Goethe's Residence and Museum)

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The house where Germany's most famous poet was born in 1749 is furnished with many original pieces that belonged to his family, including manuscripts in his own hand. The original house was destroyed by Allied bombing and has been carefully rebuilt and restored in every detail.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe studied law and became a member of the bar in Frankfurt. He was quickly drawn to writing, however, and in this house he eventually wrote the first version of his masterpiece, Faust. The adjoining museum contains works of art that inspired Goethe (he was an amateur painter) and works associated with his literary contemporaries.

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  • Address: Grosser Hirschgraben 23-25, Altstadt, Frankfurt, 60311 | Map It
  • Phone: 069/138-800
  • Cost: €5
  • Hours: Mon.--Sat. 10--6, Sun. and holidays 10--5:30
  • Website:
  • Metro Hauptwache and Willy-Brandt-Platz (U-bahn and S-bahn).
  • Location: City Center and Westend
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