Roman House
Römisches Haus
A classicist building resembling a small ancient temple at the southern end of Park an der Ilm, designed with Goethe's input and built as Duke Carl August's summer villa.
The Roman House was built between 1792 and 1797. Modelled on an ancient Roman temple, it stands on a raised bank above the river. It is one of Germany's earliest classicist buildings and part of the Classical Weimar World Heritage Site. The upper floor has been restored to the duke's living room, and the ground floor holds an exhibition on the history of the park. Admission is about €5, and it is closed in winter. The exterior and surrounding grassy slopes can be seen year-round, and it is about a 10-minute walk south along the river from Goethe's Garden House.
Opening hours
Apr–Oct, Wed–Mon about 10:00–18:00 (check website)
Nearby sights
- Park an der Ilm
- Haus am Horn
- Goethe's Garden House
- Liszt House Weimar
- Bauhaus University Van de Velde Buildings
- Duchess Anna Amalia Library
- Goethe's House Weimar
- Weimar City Palace