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This small town is mainly famous for its connection with Martin Luther. Summoned by the Elector Frederich the Wise to teach philosophy in the newly-founded university, Martin Luther was also appointed town preacher. One year after his death, in 1546, Emperor Charles V seized Wittenberg and legend has it that he meditated over the tomb of the great Reformer.

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Tourist attractions Wittenberg : Things to see and do

Castle church

Am Schlossplatz D - 06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg

The castle church was burned down in 1760 and rebuilt in the Baroque style. It was on the original doors that Luther pinned up his famous 95 Articles in 1517. The new doors were cast in bronze in 1855 and reproduce the text. Luther's tomb is also in ..

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Market square

Markt D - 06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg

The market square is bordered by gabled houses and contains a statue of Luther and his disciple, Melanchthon. In the southwest stands the house that was home to Lucas Cranach the Elder from 1505 to 1547. He was also mayor the town.

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Stadtkirche St Marien

Am Kirchplatz D - 06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg

This triple-aisle Gothic parish church was redecorated in neo-Gothic style in the 18C. The fact that Luther preached here is celebrated in the 1547 Reform altarpiece painted by Lucas Cranach the Elder.

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Hotels Wittenberg

Hotel-Pension Am Schwanenteich

Töpferstr. 1 D - 06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg

This non-smoking hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen TV. It stands in the centre of the old town, a 2-minute walk from Lutherstadt Wittenberg’s historic market square. All rooms at the Hotel-Pension Am Schwanenteich include a safet..

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Stadthotel Wittenberg

Schloßstr. 2 D - 06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg

Prix Prices from : 60 €

Situated next to the Cranachhof, this 3-star superior hotel offers modern rooms in the Old Town district of Wittenberg. Traditional cusine is served in the restaurant, and free Wi-Fi is available. The bright rooms at the Stadthotel Schwarzer Baer fe..

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Hotel Alte Canzley

Schloßplatz 3 D - 06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg

This historic, 4-star hotel offers free cabled internet in rooms and free parking. It is in the Old Town of Lutherstadt Wittenberg, directly opposite the Schlosskirche church. Hotel Alte Canzley is a non-smoking hotel which has been completely resto..

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