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Wittenberg is a beautiful city in Germany, renowned for its close connection with
Martin Luther. Wittenberg, officially called the Lutherstadt Wittenberg, has a
total population nearing 50,000 (approx). With a charming weather all through
out the year Wittenberg, Germany, has become the perfect tourist destination.
Location of Wittenberg, Germany:
Situated on 12° 59' E, 51° 51' N, Wittenberg lies on the Elb River,
in Bundesland Saxony-Anhalt.
History of Wittenberg, Germany:
Wittenberg, Germany was a small village first founded in 1180 by Flemish colonists.
It gradually developed into an important trade center in Germany. The town saw
its glorious time in the fifteenth century during the reign of Friedrich III.
It was also made the capital of the little duchy of Saxe-Wittenberg. Wittenberg
was the first to witness the Protestant Reformation in Germany, which was started
by Martin Luther. Luther published his ninety five theses against the selling
of indulgences by the church.
Places to see in Wittenberg, Germany:
There are many tourist attractions in Wittenberg Germany. Some places you must
visit are:
- Schlosskirche (Castle Church)
- Luthereiche (Luther's Oak)
- Melanchthonhaus (Melanchthon's House)
- Cranachhaus (Lucas Cranach's House)
- Stadtkirche St Marien (City Church)
- Lutherhalle (Luther House & Museum)
- Ancient electoral palace
Theater and culture of Wittenberg, Germany:
Wittenberg is an intrinsic part of German cultural tradition, making it rich
and more fertile. Famous for organizing various cultural events, Wittenberg
has many feathers in its hat. It is also renowned for its city theaters such
as Mitteldeutsches Landestheater, you can enjoy some open air theater shows
on Lutheran history.
Accommodation in Wittenberg, Germany:
There is enormous choice in Wittenberg, Germany as far as accommodation is concerned.
Some of the popular tourist hotels and motels are as follows:
- Luther Hotel Wittenberg
- Best Western Stadtpalais Wittenberg
- Hotel Gruene Tanne
- Acron-Hotel
- Am Schwanenteich
- Hotel Alte Canzley
- Stadthotel Wittenberg Schwarzer Baer
- Goldener Adler - Wittenberg
- Art Hotel Wittenberg
So, come and enjoy at this beautiful city.
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