The former rectory in Molmerswende, a district of Mansfeld, is home to the museum about the poet Gottfried August Bürger, who was born in this very house.
In his birthplace, the old vicarage, there is now an impressive museum. The rooms house an extensive collection of writings for visitors. Particularly noteworthy are the more than 300 different editions of the Baron Münchhausen story. These include numerous historical and international copies.
In addition, various other writings and documents bear witness to the life and work of Gottfried August Bürger. Among other things, the German poet wrote numerous socially critical works, translated them into other languages and was also an editor. He also founded the genre of the art ballad, wrote love poetry, but also politically colored poems. However, he achieved his greatest fame through the character he created, the "Baron of Lies" Münchhausen.
Mansfeld has a number of attractions in store for visitors. Many of them revolve around the famous reformer Martin Luther. However, anyone visiting the town should not neglect the "other child of the town", Gottfried August Bürger. Visit the museum in Molmerswende and immerse yourself in the life of this German poet!
In addition, various other writings and documents bear witness to the life and work of Gottfried August Bürger. Among other things, the German poet wrote numerous socially critical works, translated them into other languages and was also an editor. He also founded the genre of the art ballad, wrote love poetry, but also politically colored poems. However, he achieved his greatest fame through the character he created, the "Baron of Lies" Münchhausen.
Mansfeld has a number of attractions in store for visitors. Many of them revolve around the famous reformer Martin Luther. However, anyone visiting the town should not neglect the "other child of the town", Gottfried August Bürger. Visit the museum in Molmerswende and immerse yourself in the life of this German poet!
