the Brothers Grimm’s version of “The Legend of Hamelin” make the story known worldwide? The legend of the Pied Piper of Hamelin has also inspired other authors, such as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
Regardless of its actual origin, the legend of the children of Hamelin continues to captivate people, both due to its dark aspect and its historical references. Every year, a parade is held in Hamelin to commemorate this story, bringing to the present the charm and mystery of an ancient European legend.