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Wittenberg, [a] officially Lutherstadt Wittenberg, is the fourth-largest town in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, in the Federal Republic of Germany. It is situated on the River Elbe, 60 kilometers (37 mi) north of Leipzig and 90 kilometers (56 mi) south-west of the reunified German federal capital city of Berlin, and has a population of 46,008 (2018
Wittenberg is located on the Elbe River in eastern Germany, 62 miles (100km) southwest of Berlin and it's about one hour by train from both Berlin and Leipzig. The train station is just to the east of the old town, about a ten minute walk.
Halfway between Leipzig and Potsdam lies Wittenberg, the birthplace of Martin Luther, the figurehead of the Protestant Reformation. A trip to this German city means that you can delve into the fascinating life and works of the great reformer and learn about his impact on Christianity.
Wittenberg, city, Saxony-Anhalt Land (state), north-central Germany. It lies on the Elbe River, southwest of Berlin. First mentioned in 1180 and chartered in 1293, it was the residence of the Ascanian dukes and electors of Saxony from 1212 until it passed, with electoral Saxony, to the house of Wettin in 1423.
The castle church was built between 1489 and 1509 on the foundations of the original castle of the Elector of Saxony. Wittenberg Castle Church is probably the most famous and most popular destination in the old town of Wittenberg.
The Stadt- und Pfarrkirche St. Marien zu Wittenberg (Town and Parish Church of St. Mary's) is the civic church of the German town of Lutherstadt Wittenberg.
Visit the Luther House with the largest museum dedicated to the history of the Reformation. Original exhibits from the time of Martin Luther. All information, opening times & prices.
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Experience the biodiversity of the animal world in the zoos and animal parks of Lutherstadt Wittenberg and the surrounding area. Immerse yourself in the history of the Reformation and visit the Luther museums in Wittenberg. The colorful facade of the grammar school was redesigned according to plans by the artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser.
Wittenberg's old market square, the Marktplatz (Marketplace) has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996 and is home to numerous important historic buildings and tourist attractions. One of the most interesting is the handsome Old Town Hall (Rathaus), built in 1540 and notable for its four Renaissance gables and Late Gothic windows.