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Martin Luther Memorial (Eisenach)

Martin Luther Memorial (Eisenach)

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Martin Luther Memorial (Eisenach)

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Location: Thuringia, Germany

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3. Entrance to the Drachenschlucht – Dragon Gorge loop from Eisenach Hauptbahnhof

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Wandertourist

March 12, 2025

The small square in front of the city gate and St. Nicholas Church commemorates Martin Luther, to whom this monument is dedicated.

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David mit manchmal Stefanie

October 11, 2024

It's a shame that it's only a small statue. Especially Luther and Eisenach, which everyone associates, even if they know nothing about history.

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maria

March 25, 2025

The monument was created by Adolf von Donndorf (Weimar). It was erected on Karlsplatz and dedicated on May 4, 1895, to great public acclaim. The bronze monument, depicting an indomitable Luther, stands on a red granite base. The three reliefs on the base depict Luther as a student and carol singer, the translation of the Bible, and Luther as "Junker Jörg." The front commemorates Luther's arrival at Wartburg Castle, while the back bears the inscription "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God." Luther wrote the lyrics of this popular hymn. The title line can also be found above the entrance portal of St. George's Church.

There are regular ceremonies at the Luther Monument on St. Martin's Day (November 10). The monument is also a major attraction for tourists.
Source: eisenach.de/leben/geschichte/denkmale/luther-denkmal

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Martin Luther Memorial (Eisenach)

1. Wartburg Castle Gatehouse – Luther House, Eisenach loop from Eisenach West

2. View of Wartburg Castle – Dragon Gorge loop from Eisenach Hauptbahnhof

3. Entrance to the Drachenschlucht – Dragon Gorge loop from Eisenach Hauptbahnhof

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