Wittenberg and Luther
500+ years ago, the small town of Wittenberg on the Elbe became a centre of global change when Martin Luther launched the Protestant Reformation by posting his theses at the local castle church. But Luther was not the only one working for change. Among others, Philipp Melanchthon and Lucas Cranach the Elder helped him along his way, leaving many traces throughout the city.
Places connected to the reformers, such as the UNESCO World Heritage Sites Lutherhaus (a writer’s house museum), the city church (St. Mary’s Town and Parish Church), the castle church (All Saints’ Church) and the Melanchthon House, still bear impressive witness to this important era.
Further information:
Stiftung Luthergedenkstätten in Sachsen-Anhalt
Collegienstraße 54
06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg
Tel. 03491 4203 171
service@martinluther.de
www.martinluther.de
Tourist-Information am Schlossplatz
Schlossplatz 2
06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg
Tel. 03491 498610
info@lutherstadt-wittenberg.de
www.lutherstadt-wittenberg.de
Tourist-Information im Stadthaus
Mauerstraße 18
06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg
Tel. 03491 498671
info@lutherstadt-wittenberg.de
www.lutherstadt-wittenberg.de
An overview of all important places from Luther in Wittenberg
Echt staunenswert: Die Luthergedenkstätten
Personalities of the Reformation
Virtual city tour of Wittenberg with Katharina von Bora
Pilgrimage on the Luther Trail
Many places in the World Heritage region are connected to the history of the Reformation. These places invite you to pause, to consider their strong spiritual presence. Even today, you still feel the spirit of the Reformation here.
Why not go on a pilgrimage along the Luther Trail in Saxony-Anhalt, a pilgrimage route that connects many stations of the Reformation?
