Auerbach's Cellar is the world's second most famous restaurant after Cafe Procope in Paris, dating back to 1525. It gained worldwide fame through Goethe's Faust, where it appears as the setting for a scene between Faust and Mephistopheles. Visitors can see bronze statues of both characters at the restaurant entrance.
Free to view statues and passage. Restaurant reservations recommended
Visit during the day to see the statues and Madler Passage, then return for dinner to experience the historic ambiance.
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No, the Faust and Mephistopheles statues are in the public Madler Passage at the restaurant entrance. You can view and photograph them for free.
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