Weimar, Germany is a small city with big-time culture and attractions. With a population of just about 65,000, Weimar boasts 20 museums. It's rooted in history and moving forward at the same time. Whether visiting for business or relaxation, the Sixt Rental Car location at Schubertstr 13a, 99423 Weimar can provide the car hire you desire. The city is steeped in German history, both ancient and recent. It's the site where the constitutional assembly took place for the ill-fated Weimar Republic that existed from 1919 until Hitler took power in 1933. Whether you decide to explore the local area or venture out into the greater countryside, Weimar is centrally located enough to suit your needs. The city is located to the southwest of Leipzig and east of Frankfurt-am-main in the state of Thuringia. Nearby forests beckon the nature lover while the lure of history surrounds.
Johann Wofgang von Goethe lived 58 years of his life in Weimar here and oversaw the Weimar Court Theater from 1791 to 1817. The successor building is still providing theatergoers with memorable performances. The neoclassical structure was finished in 1908 and has opera, theater, and musical bookings. The Goethe Museum provides details about his life and works inside his home. The preservation of his house is thorough enough to include his furniture and some personal belongings. The Herzogin Anna Amalia Bibliothek is an excellent library offering looks into Weimar's past. The Bauhaus sites in Weimar and Dessau were included as UNESCO World Heritage locations in 1996. The recognition of the special type of architecture includes many buildings in the city. Busts and tributes to persons like Goethe, Pushkin, Shakespeare, Hummel, and Bach are on display across Weimar, as well. For a look into the dark era of Nazi rule, take a somber moment and visit the Buchenwald Memorial. Visiting Weimar for exploration, relaxation, or business will reward you with a lifetime of memories.
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