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Photos: Castle Church, Wittenberg

This gallery of 94 photos accompanies our article on the Castle Church in Wittenberg, , Germany. On the door of this church in 1517, Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses against the sale of indulgences - and launched the Reformation. The church contains the tombs of Luther, Melanchthon and Frederick the Wise. All photos marked © Sacred Destinations are available for licensing. Click any image to enlarge, or just start at the beginning for a virtual tour!


View from West
View from West
View from West
View from West
Round Tower
Round Tower
A Mighty Fortress is Our God
A Mighty Fortress is Our God
A Mighty Fortress is Our God
A Mighty Fortress is Our God
A Mighty Fortress is Our God
View from Southeast
View from Southeast
View from South
View from Southeast
View from South
View from East
View from East
View from East
View from East
Spire
View from Southeast
View from Southeast
Castle-Turned-Hostel
Castle-Turned-Hostel
Castle-Turned-Hostel
Tombstones
Tombstone
Archway
Archway
Archway
North Exterior
North Portal
Portal of the 95 Theses
The 95 Theses
The 95 Theses
The 95 Theses
Tympanum Painting
Monuments and Shop
Monuments and Shop
Memorial Slabs
Nave Looking East
Nave Looking East
Nave Looking East
Nave Looking East
Nave
Choir
Choir
Choir
Choir
Tomb of Martin Luther
Tomb of Martin Luther
Tomb of Martin Luther
Tomb of Martin Luther
Tomb of Martin Luther
Tomb of Martin Luther
Tomb of Philipp Melanchthon
Tomb of Philipp Melanchthon
Tomb of Philipp Melanchthon
Tomb of John the Steadfast
Tomb of John the Steadfast
Tomb of Frederick the Wise
Tomb of Frederick the Wise
John the Steadfast
Baptismal Font
Choir Detail
Choir Detail
Choir Detail
Choir Detail
Choir Detail
Choir Detail
Choir Detail
Altar
Altar
Lighting Candles
Nave
Spiral Stairs
Side Aisle
Nave Gallery Detail
Nave Gallery Detail
Nave Gallery Detail
Nave Gallery Detail
Luther and Melanchthon
Nave Statue
Nave Statue: Johannes Bugenhagen
Nave Statue: Urbanus Rhegius
Nave Statue: Johann Brenz
Memorial Slab of Elector Rudolf II
Memorial Slab of Lady Elizabeth (d.1373)
Stained Glass Window: Pentecost
Stained Glass Window: The Reformation
Stained Glass Window: Adoration of the Magi
Stained Glass Window: Reformation Leaders



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