Historical tour of Weimar, Goethe's city in French｜Germany

Welcome and introduction to the tour. Brief history of Weimar: city of poets and thinkers, cradle of German classicism and the Bauhaus. 1. In the footsteps of Goethe and Schiller (30 minutes) Goethe House: exterior tour and explanation of its role in German culture. Schiller House: role of the writer and his friendship with Goethe.

Theater Square: Goethe-Schiller statue and explanation of the importance of these two figures in German literature and culture. 2. The Bauhaus and the Weimar Republic (30 minutes) The Bauhaus School: presentation of the architecture and impact of the Bauhaus movement on modern art and design.

Signing of the Weimar Constitution: historical context of the Weimar Republic and its consequences. 3. Weimar under Nazism and the former GDR (30 minutes) Discussion of the rise of Nazism and the presence of the Buchenwald concentration camp. The impact of the communist regime and daily life in Weimar under the GDR.

4. Walk through the old town and Weimar Park (20 minutes) Discover the historic streets, main squares, and remarkable architecture.

Weimar Park: its connection to Goethe and the history of the city. Conclusion and end of the tour (10 minutes) Summary of the points covered. Questions/answers and recommendations for further exploration of Weimar.