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Aerial view of Weimar City Castle

Classical Weimar1998

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO World Heritage

The former residence of the grand ducal family of Saxony-Weimar and Eisenach possesses a rich history. For centuries, the castle represented the cultural heart of the city. It was here that the artistically-minded Ernestine dynasty lived and ruled for almost 400 years, in the company of famous poets, philosophers, artists and composers.

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  • Title: Aerial view of Weimar City Castle
  • Creator: Classical Weimar
  • Date Created: 1998
  • Rights: Klassik Stiftung Weimar, foto: Candy Welz
  • Location: Germany
  • Inscription Criteria: Criteria: (iii)(vi)
  • Date of Inscription: 1998
  • Category of Site: Cultural site
UNESCO World Heritage

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