Discover Goethe's Home & Museum

Casa di Goethe

A visit to Museo Casa di Goethe (Goethe’s House & Museum) is a must if you want to retrace the footsteps of the great German writer who inspired our luxury boutique hotel. It is located at no. 18, Via del Corso 18 in Rome.

 

Goethe’s House is a place that embodies the essence of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s legendary journey. It is a one-of-a-kind museum.
Located in the house where the poet lived during his Roman period, it is a true sanctuary for lovers of literature, history and art.

The vibrant atmosphere of 18th century Rome

When the poet arrived in Rome in 1786, he was so fascinated by the antiquities as well as the Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces that he wrote some of his most famous works, in which he reflects intensely on the meaning of life and art.
The vibrant atmosphere of 18th century Rome can be felt in Goethe’s home, where he experienced a physical, spiritual and intellectual journey. In this evocative setting, you will discover letters, sketches, paintings and artifacts from Goethe’s time in Italy.

 

This is an important milestone of your vacation, as it will give you a unique perspective on Rome and on traveling as a cornerstone for all the wonders that await you.

 

I can’t help but stare and look and come and go, as only in Rome can one prepare oneself to understand Rome.”