Luther memorial Erfurt

The six-meter-tall memorial depicts Martin Luther holding an open Bible in his left hand, standing next to the Merchants Church in Erfurt.

The Luther Memorial, created by sculptor Fritz Schaper, was unveiled on October 30, 1889, after the Lutheran Memorial Association collected 72,000 marks for its construction.

Three relief panels on the memorial base illustrate key moments from Luther's life: his student days, entry into monastery, and reception at university.

The memorial stands at the northern side of Anger square, accessible within two minutes walking distance from the Anger tram station.

The inscription on the front features Psalm 118:17, reading 'I shall not die but live and declare the works of the Lord.'

Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant

GPS coordinates: 50.97760,11.03522

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:39