Lutherstadt Wittenberg: Birthplace of the Reformation and a Turning Point in European History
On this episode of Searching for History, Erin, my brother Sterlin and I visit Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Germany. Wittenberg is located in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, situated on the River Elbe about 60 miles southwest of Berlin. The town is famous for its connection with Martin Luther. Wittenberg is his adopted home town and the birthplace of the Protestant Reformation. In this video we visit the Church of All Saints, where Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door, the Town Church of St. Mary, where Martin Luther preached over 2000 sermons. We will also take a peek into the courtyard where Lucas Cranach the Elder’s workshop was located and spend a little time just walking the streets of Wittenberg. Join us as we visit Wittenberg.
Music Attributions
Song 1: To the Top by Silent Partner (KZread Audio Library License, no attribution is required)
Song 2: The Golden Present by Jesse Gallagher (KZread Audio Library License, no attribution is required)
Song 3: Fractal of Light by Chris Haugen (KZread Audio Library License, no attribution is required)
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Wittenberg is a must-see town for those interested in Martin Luther and the Reformation.
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4 ай бұрын
It is also a great place to visit if you are interested in northern renaissance art. The Stadtkirche St. Marien zu Wittenberg (the City Church of Saint Mary) has arguably the best collection of northern renaissance paintings in Germany.
Very much appreciate your history lessons on Martin Luther and everything connected to him.
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3 ай бұрын
The artwork on display in the churches in Wittenberg is incredible. For such a small town it has an amazing history. We appreciate so much you watching our video. Thanks for leaving a comment!
I visited Wittenberg in late August, 2017. That was the 500th anniversary of the start of the Reformation. I hadn't scheduled it later to coincide with the exact date. I found the Castle Church very peaceful and very moving.
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4 ай бұрын
It's a pretty incredible place. It's amazing how such a small town can hold so much history. Thanks for watching!
I've wanted to see the home of the Reformation for many years, thanks for the tour. That's definitely a un-Lutheran Lutheran church. 😂
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4 ай бұрын
Yea, that church was pretty incredible. Wittenberg is definitely worth a few hours if you ever find yourself in the area or passing through. We stayed the night there on our way back to the Berlin airport.
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4 ай бұрын
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4 ай бұрын
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