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Lutherstadt Wittenberg
Wittenberg, officially known as Lutherstadt Wittenberg, is the spiritual heart of the Reformation and is inextricably linked to the lives of Martin Luther and Philipp Melanchthon. On October 31, 1517, Luther is said to have nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Castle Church, triggering a global religious and social transformation. Today, the city is home to four UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Luther House, the Melanchthon House, the Town Church, and the Castle Church. Luther preached regularly in the Town Church of St. Mary, which also houses the famous Reformation Altar created by Lucas Cranach the Elder. During the 16th century, Wittenberg was one of Europe's most prominent university towns, with its intellectual influence reaching far beyond the borders of the Holy Roman Empire. The historic old town, with its meticulously restored townhouses, Renaissance architecture, and traditional 'Röhrwasser' fountains, invites visitors to step back into the era of the Reformation. Today, the city remains a key destination for international tourism and theological research.
- Location: Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
- Top sights: Phönix-Theater · Schwanenteich · Unbefleckte Empfängnis
- Nearby: Zahna-Elster (11 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 1 |
| Rain mm | 55 | 37 | 41 | 30 | 57 | 53 | 78 | 61 | 52 | 47 | 50 | 50 |
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Geography
Facts
- The Castle Church contains the final resting places of both Martin Luther and Philipp Melanchthon.
- The Luther House is the largest museum of Reformation history in the world.
- Wittenberg was officially granted the title 'Lutherstadt' in 1938.
- The famous painter Lucas Cranach the Elder served as the mayor of Wittenberg several times.
- The University of Wittenberg, known as Leucorea, was founded in 1502.
- St. Mary's Town Church is where the first Protestant services in the German language were held.
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Sights in the town Lutherstadt Wittenberg (10)
Stadtkirche St. Marien
Evangelical town church in Wittenberg, site of the Reformation and Luther's sermons.
Arsenalplatz
Square in Wittenberg surrounded by historic buildings, used for events.
Hamlethaus
Building in Wittenberg linked to Shakespeare's Hamlet and the city's history.
Fronleichnamskapelle
Chapel in Wittenberg built in the 15th century, Gothic style.
Städtische Sammlungen Museum im Zeughaus🏛 museum
Museum in the Zeughaus of Wittenberg, displaying the city's art and historical collections.
Wittenberg360
Interactive attraction in Wittenberg offering 360-degree panoramas and virtual city tours.
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