Experience - Cities of Reformation
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Altenburg
The former court capital of Altenburg, first mentioned by Emperor Otto in 976, looks back on a history of more than 1030 years. The city was the domain of the helmsman of the Reformation, Georg Spalatin.
Augsburg
Augsburg is one of Germany's oldest cities. Its heydays were the time of the Reformation and the Renaissance period. Thoughts that were elaborated and Imperial Diet decisions that were taken here continue to have cultural and historical significance until today, beyond the religious context.
Coburg
Next to the residences of the dukes of Saxony-Coburg, medieval town houses and impressive buildings bear witness to the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Luther stayed in Coburg for six month and composed numerous treatises.
Dessau-Roßlau
After the princes of Dessau officially officially confessed to the Lutheran teachings, Martin Luther was regularly welcomed as a guest preacher in Dessau's church of St. Mary.
Eisenach
Until today, Eisenach is defined by its famous landmark, Wartburg castle above the city. Both the city and the fortress are important places in Martin Luther's life.
Eisleben
The Reformer Martin Luther was born in Eisleben on November 10th, 1483, and he also died there. Although the family only lived there for some time, Luther's life has many connections to the fate of the city.
Erfurt
Martin Luther is probably the most famous student of the university of Erfurt. In 1501, he enroled as " "Martinus Ludher ex Mansfeldt".
Grimma
The citizens of Grimma were early followers of the Reformation. Here, Luther's later wife, Katharina von Bora, fled from her convent.
Halle
For around 30 years, Halle was the residence of Martin Luther's strongest adversary, Cardinal Abrecht, Archbishop of Magdeburg and Mainz.
Heidelberg
Heidelberg was the first city that Martin Luther visited after the posting of his 95 theses. Here, he presented his "theologia crucis", a reformed view on Christian theology.
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