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Town in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
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Wittenberg is a town in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The official name is Lutherstadt Wittenberg for its close connection of the town with Martin Luther's Protestant Reformation. It was here that in 1517, according to the legend, Martin Luther posted his famous 95 Theses on the portal of the Schlosskirche. While historians doubt this particular part of the tale, it is certain that Luther disseminated his Theses from Wittenberg. In 2017 the town celebrated the 500th anniversary of the event. Luther Memorials in Wittenberg are part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. Other historical people with a close connection to Wittenberg are Luther's fellow reformer, Philipp Melanchthon, and the painter Lucas Cranach der Ältere.
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The largest museum of the Protestant Reformation worldwide. Where else would you expect to find it?
Renaissance building where Phillip Melanchton lived and worked.
The painter Lucas Cranach the elder lived here, and ran a print shop.
Tiny chapel built in 1368, rebuilt in 1456.
Historical museum of the town.
This museum documents the life as it was during the socialist years after WW II until the 1980s.
A working class housing project of 1916, restored to its original state in 2000. The biggest car-free neighbourhood in Germany.
City hall built in 1535, rebuilt almost completely in 1926-28. Changing exhibitions. Memorials with statues of Martin Luther and Philip Melanchthon in the town square.
Castle Church
Where Luther allegedly posted his 95 Theses. Martin Luther and his fellow reformer, Philipp Melanchthon are buried inside.
Historic university, opened in 1502, closed in 1817. Today used as a congress center for scientists.
Town Church
The oldest building in the town, with an altar painted by Lucas Cranach.
An old school building converted to Hundertwasser's colourful style in 1999.
Organ music played on the historic Ladegast Organ of the Schlosskirche.
May be cancelled if less than 10 participants show up.
Modern German cuisine with Mediterranean influences
Youth hostel inside the castle.
159 guest rooms (141 double rooms, 11 single rooms, 6 family rooms and 1 suite). On Facebook.
By car
The A9/E51 motorway passes west of Wittenberg. Use one of the exits Klein Marzehns, Köselitz, or Coswig (Anhalt). The town lies at the crossing of the main roads B2 and B187.
By train
Hourly ICE trains on the Leipzig-Berlin line stop in Wittenberg in both directions. The ride takes 40 minutes from Leipzig Hbf or 45 from Berlin Hbf.
By plane
Berlin Airport (BER) and Leipzig/Halle (LEJ) are the closest airports. Of these two, Berlin offers the widest range of international options.
Most of the Altstadt (Old City) is pedestrian only. All the major historical sites are within easy walking distance.
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