Protestant Church Lutherstadt Wittenberg, church in Kleinwittenberg, suburb of Lutherstadt Wittenberg
The Reformation Church of Lutherstadt Wittenberg is a church building in the city of Wittenberg, constructed between 1489 and 1509. The structure features two prominent towers, a large altarpiece by Lucas Cranach the Younger, and several artworks from the early 1500s.
The church was first mentioned in 1189 and received its characteristic two-tower form during the 15th century. It became the site of the first Protestant service in 1521 and was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1996.
The church was where Martin Luther preached and where some of the first services in the German language took place. Visitors experience a space deeply connected to the early days of the Reformation movement.
Access to the church is possible outside of services, with guided tours offered regularly. The bell tower can be climbed and offers views across the city and surrounding parks.
The bronze door of the church features a replica of Luther's 95 Theses, even though the original door where he reportedly posted them no longer exists. This iconic entrance is one of the most photographed spots today.
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