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Wittenberg

Wittenberg (officially named Lutherstadt Wittenberg) is the German city most associated with Martin Luther (1483-1546), leader of the German Reformation.

The Luther sites of Wittenberg were together designated a World Heritage Site in 1996, along with Eisleben. Wittenberg lies 68km (42 miles) northeast of Leipzig and 100km (62 miles) southwest of Berlin.

A pleasant German town in its own right, Wittenberg's Luther sites attract Protestant pilgrims and history buffs from all over the world. Wittenberg's other famous son was humanist Philipp Melanchthon (1497-1560), a Protestant reformer and scholar and friend of Luther. Both are honored with statues in front of the Rathaus (town hall).

City Guide & Travel Resources Wittenberg Map Our own detailed, interactive satellite map of Wittenberg with all the Luther sites clearly marked. Wittenberg Photo Gallery Take a virtual tour through 116 photos of Wittenberg, from satellite views to details of Luther's room. Wittenberg Hotel Reviews Unbiased reviews, ratings and price comparisons on hotels in Wittenberg from fellow travelers. Wittenberg Travel Forum Travel advice and insider tips on Wittenberg from those in the know.

Sacred Sites & Religious Places Castle Church (Schlosskirche) On the door of this church, in 1517, Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses against the sale of indulgences - and launched the Reformation. The church contains the tombs of Luther, Melanchthon and Frederick the Wise. City Church (Stadtkirche St Marien) In this twin-towered Gothic church, Luther preached the Reformation, was married (1525) and baptized his six children. Cranach's huge Reformation altarpiece features scenes of Christ and Luther. Cranachhaus (Lucas Cranach's House) The stately home of the great painter (and mayor of Wittenberg) who provided the majority of early German Reformation art and propaganda. On Marktplatz. Lutherhalle (Luther House & Museum) The house where Luther and his family lived is well-preserved and full of Reformation relics, including Luther's desk, his pulpit, and first editions of his books. Luthereiche (Luther's Oak) A great oak tree at the end of Collegienstrasse, planted on the very spot where Luther burned the papal bull threatening him with excommunication in 1520. Melanchthonhaus (Melanchthon's House) A few doors down from Luther's house is the mansion of Philip Melanchthon, Luther's right-hand man and the main author of the Augsburg Confession. Inside, modern displays commemorate his life.

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