Melanchthon House
Melanchthonhaus
The Renaissance-style house of Reformer Melanchthon, displaying his life and educational ideas. It is part of the World Heritage Site.
Melanchthon House is where Philipp Melanchthon, Luther's closest ally and the 'Preceptor of Germany,' lived from 1536 until his death. The Renaissance building with its gabled facade preserves his study and bedroom. The adjacent new museum displays his achievements in education, theology, and the humanities. It is on the same Collegienstrasse as Luther's House, about 3 minutes' walk away. Together with the Castle Church and the town church, it makes a half-day walking route in Wittenberg. (Luther's House and the Castle Church are now included in the Wittenberg day trip from Leipzig.)
Opening hours
Apr–Oct 10:00–18:00; Nov–Mar Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Luther House, Wittenberg
- Asisi Panorama Luther 1517
- St. Mary's Church, Wittenberg
- All Saints' Church, Wittenberg
- Stein Island Wörlitz
- Ferropolis
- Gothic House Wörlitz
- Wörlitz Palace