In a city so central to the Protestant Reformation, it is well worth taking a closer look at Wittenberg’s churches. The most famous is the Lutheran All Saints’ Church, built around 1340. It later became the official church of the University of Wittenberg and provided a pulpit for Martin Luther and his colleague Philipp Melanchthon to preach Protestantism. Luther and Melanchthon are both entombed within the church. The Town Church of St. Mary is renowned as the first to have celebrated mass in German rather than in Latin. Here, also, bread and wine were offered to worshippers for the first time, earning it a place as the “Mother Church of the Reformation.”
Shore Excursions
Shore excursions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.
Wittenberg Walking Tour
Stroll in the footsteps of Martin Luther, founder of the Protestant Reformation, during a walking tour of his city.
Leipzig & Bach
Explore the vibrant city of Leipzig and discover its connection to famed classical composer Johann Sebastian Bach.
