Lutherstadt Wittenberg Things to Do Tips by Leipzig

Cranch Court

The Caranach Court, which was the largest private residence in his time, was built in 1506 by Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472-1553). the court includes several buildings, like a paint shop, a pharmacy and a workshop. In 1773 the house was remodeled to Baroque style.

Today it is planned to create a center for the graphic and plastic arts here.

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Luther-Melanchthon-Gymnasium

Luther-Melanchthon-Gymnasium (Luther-Melanchthon-Grammar School) is located a bit off the main spots in the center. However, it worth a detour to see this beautifully decorated building by Hundertwasser. It is the only school in Germany that was desined by Hundertwasser. I love his work!

Wells in the city

Every market place has such a well. They were built to supply the surrounding buildings with fresh water. Today the town has pipe lines and they wells aren't used. But they still work.

This one was drilled in 1559 and is located on Market Square.

Corpus Christi Chapel

The town councilor Konrad Wynman founded the chapel in 1368. Funeral service were held here for burials in the cemetery until the 18th century.

Stadtkirche St. Marien (St. Mary's City Church)

St. Mary's Church is the oldest building in Wittenberg. The first record comes from the year 1180. The interior is very bright and the huge organ is just magnificent.
The church belongs to UNESCO's world heritage list. Once Martin Luther preached in this church. The altar, constructed in 1547 by Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472-1553) is a remaining of the Reformation time.

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Website: http://www.stadtkirchengemeinde-wittenberg.de/

Statue of Dr. Martin Luther

On November 1, 1817, on the 300th anniversary of the Reformation, King Friedrich Wilhelm III. gave the order to build the monument of Luther. The statue of Luther, is holding the Bible.

Martin Luther was born in 1483 and died in 1546. As a monk he completed his Doctor of Theology in Wittenberg in 1512. His public criticism of the misuse of indulgence led to Luther's excommunication in 1521. Friedrich the Wise arrested Luther on the Wartburg in order to protect his life, where Luther translated the new testament into German.

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Statue of Philipp Melanchthon

On the 300th anniversary of Melanchthons death, King Wilhelm I. let built a statue to his honor on April 19, 1860. In his right hand Melanchthons holds the Augsburg Confession.

Philipp Melanchthon was born in 1497 and died in 1560. He was a Humanist and a colleague of Martin Luther. In 1530 he was responsible for composing the "Confessio Augustana" (the Augsburg Confession). He defended it and set one of the first stones on the way for the Reformation.

Town Hall

The Renaissance Town Hall is situated in the middle of the marketplace. To show the wealth of the town the old wooden town hall was replaced by the current town hall beginning of 16th century. The building was finished in 1535. The mayor works here and resides in the historic mayor's room, which is said to be the most representative room of the house.

Ring of Parks

In 1873 Wittenberg lost its fortifications on Prussians demand. On that empty space a green ring of public parks was planted.

All Saints Church

The Castle and All Saints Church were built by Frederick the Wise between 1490 and 1511. The church became popular due to Dr. Martin Luther, who nailed his 95 theses, which called for a dispute on the state of the Church, on the chruch's door. And thus began the Reformation.