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Things to do in Thuringia, Germany: The Best Historic Sites
The Free State of Thuringia (English: /θəˈrɪndʒiə/; German: Freistaat Thüringen, pronounced [ˈfʁaɪʃtaːt ˈtyːʁɪŋən]) is a federal state in central Germany. It has an area of 16,171 square kilometres (6,244 sq mi) and 2.29 million inhabitants, making it the sixth smallest by area and the fifth smallest by population of Germany's sixteen states. Most of Thuringia is within the watershed of the Saale, a left tributary of the Elbe. The capital is Erfurt.
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1. Herzogstuhl
2. Erlebniswelt Rabensteiner Stollen
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
3. Historische Altstadt
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5.0 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By 420Ange - Gippsland, Australia
Beautiful town, would recommend to stay at least over night or two, depending when arriving in the town. You will need a whole day to explore the town, first the Historic part and then the shopping strip just behind the Altstadt, as there are also a lot of beautiful old buildings. There are plenty of restaurants in town.
4. Bachhaus
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4.5 based on 326 reviews
Guided tours are offered of the small home in which Johann Sebastian Bach was born in 1685.
Reviewed By W5746OSdavidw
I have been a Bach fan for more than sixty years so this museum was the climax of our German tour which had taken in other Bach-associated places: Köthen, Weimar, Wechmar, Ohrdruf. We arrived an hour before closing time, and I asked whether we could begin now and come back the following morning on the same ticket, and was informed that was no problem. The staff were, in fact, at all times extremely friendly and helpful. Thus we heard two of the 20 minute demonstrations of keyboard instruments: one the first day and one the next. They were given by different people. The girl who gave the first one was on a work-experience year (between school and university). When we had a chat she admitted that she had not been a Bach fan when she started there, but that this had changed since working in the museum. So maybe we should conclude from this that if you are not yet smitten by Bach: go and visit the Bachhaus and it will change your life forever. There are many things to look at in the museum: fascimiles of manuscripts, pictures, instruments etc. There is one glass cup which was definitely owned by Bach. Otherwise objects on display are either remakes or in the style of the period. The instruments that were demonstrated were: two chamber organs, a clavichord, a spinet and a harpsichord. We were able to enjoy the second concert more because on the first day a bawling child made it impossible to listen properly until it was eventually removed. Both demonstrators gave information in German and English. I had the honour of pumping the organ bellows for the Kleinschwabhäuser organ on the second day. I bought a CD of the instrument, besides other mementos of a great day. You can listen to a lot of music in the new section of the museum. Spend at least 2 or 3 hours here. Then make a resolution e.g. mine was to finish learning all 48 preludes and fugues from the Well-tempered Clavier (preferably by heart and in all keys, but I doubt whether I'll achieve that).
5. Bromacker
6. Goethe National Museum
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4.5 based on 589 reviews
The Goethe National Museum is the most important museum for the presentation and study of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s life and works. An extraordinary treasure is contained within – the poet’s actual residence with original furnishings and collection pieces. Numerous items from his personal collections are on display in the accompanying exhibition “Flood of Life – Storm of Deeds” which highlights Goethe’s vastly diverse interests beyond his literary production.
Reviewed By 214marciam - Gales Ferry, United States
The Goethe National Museum is a wonderful look at the life of Goethe. It has many of his personal items, his writings and lots of information about his life. We learned so much about this writer, how he loved science as well as literature and is a must see for any history buff. The tours come with a handheld source of information that comes in many languages.
7. Schloss Belvedere
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4.5 based on 207 reviews
Perched upon a hill to the south of Weimar in the middle of a spacious park with an orangery, pleasure garden and labyrinth lies Belvedere Castle, the former Baroque summer residence of the ducal family of Saxony-Weimar and Eisenach. Since 1923 the castle has been used as a museum of the arts and crafts dating back to the 18th century, featuring exquisite porcelain works once owned by Weimar’s ducal dynasty.
Reviewed By P3092FQbarbarav
My first ever visit to a castle. Absolutely everything I imagined it would be and more. Very close to where we were staying. Beautiful artwork, very helpful staff, wonderful gardens. I will certainly be back in the next couple of years to spend more time on this beautiful place. Barb from Perth Western Australia
8. Historisches Heinrichser Rathaus
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
9. Schillers Wohnhaus
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4.5 based on 232 reviews
Before he passed away in 1805, Friedrich Schiller spent his last three years at this residence on Esplanade where he wrote his famous plays “The Bride of Messina” and “William Tell”. Today, Schiller’s original desk and bed are displayed in his former living quarters.
