St. Mary's Church, Wittenberg
Stadtkirche St. Marien
The church where Martin Luther preached, known as the 'Mother Church of the Reformation,' with the Reformation altarpiece by Lucas Cranach the Elder and Cranach the Younger. It is a World Heritage Site.
The town church is where Martin Luther preached for many years. In 1521, the first Protestant mass in German was held here, and the church is known as the 'Mother Church of the Reformation.' Together with the Castle Church and Luther's House, it is part of the World Heritage Site. Its treasured piece is the Reformation altarpiece painted by Lucas Cranach the Elder and Lucas Cranach the Younger. In the painting, Luther, Melanchthon, and others appear as they really looked. On the outer wall of the church is a controversial medieval relief known as the 'Jew Sow' and a memorial. Next to it are the market square and statues of Luther and Melanchthon. It is about 30 minutes by regional train from Dessau.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 10:00–18:00; Sun 11:30–18:00 (earlier in winter)
Nearby sights
- Melanchthon House
- All Saints' Church, Wittenberg
- Luther House, Wittenberg
- Asisi Panorama Luther 1517
- Stein Island Wörlitz
- Ferropolis
- Gothic House Wörlitz
- Wörlitz Palace