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Goethe House (Goethehaus)

Grosser Hirschgraben 23 - 25, 60311 Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany
49 0 69 1 38 80-0
As featured in 3 days in Frankfurt
Ranked #23 of 132 attractions in Frankfurt
4.0 of 5 stars 43 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Fee: Yes
Owner description: The house in which the legendary writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe lived his early years has been restored with many of his family's original...... more » Owner description: The house in which the legendary writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe lived his early years has been restored with many of his family's original belongings. « less
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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012
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Who wouldn't like to visit the house (which includes the furniture) of a well-known legendary artist? This is what Goethehaus (Goethe House) offers to its visitors. The only con is that the giftshop could be better organized and with a more "natural approach" to the visitor - most of gifts are inside glass displays, so you can't touch them without... More

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Belo Horizonte, MG
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62 reviews 62 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

The museum show all the history of the family and the house still in the same way, with many interesting objects, there is a gallery with wonderful paintings. I recommend! More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2012
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The art museum portion of the house was so-so. We then made it to the actual house where Goethe lived. This was great. The staff was very knowledgable about the pieces in the house and happy to tell you all they know. Recommend a visit. More

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Kleve, Germany
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2012
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This multostory house is an interesting place to visit to find out the living style of German loving in 1700's. Well maintained and nicely preserved. The big watch is centre of attraction. Make some time to visit this place. More

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Korneuburg, Austria
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012
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A must-see, quickly done, some imbalance though of the interior furnishing due to reconstructions More

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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90 helpful votes 90 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2012
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Even if you're not interested in Goethe, it's cool to visit this house for a look at upper class German life in the 18th century. The 4-floor house is kept in really good condition and basically as it was when Goethe lived there. But the best thing about this place, and I haven't seen any other reviews mention this, is... More

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delhi
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 19, 2010
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Its a multi story house of the german equivalent to shakespere. Each floor allows an interesting peak into life in the past. The massive clock on the 2nd floor to me was the highlight of the house. It tell the time, date, month, lunar and solar years, Zodiac and all that without electricity - simply amalzing - request a volunteer... More

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Frankfurt
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41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 6, 2008
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The Goethe House is a wonderful example of how wealthy Germans lived back in the 1700's. Whether you are a Goethe fan or not or even if you have never heard of him, this house is interesting to go through. I especially liked the reconstructed kitchen. What is really amazing is that this house was completely destroyed in the fire... More

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Berlin
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Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012
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Frankfurt, Germany
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012
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