Torgau

​Day 4, Tue,
Nov 1, 2016 Torgau, Germany

Situated on the Elbe, Torgau played a key role in the Protestant Reformation. In the 16th century, the city was a hotbed of Protestant activity, resulting in the founding of the Torgauer Bund (Association of Torgau) in 1525, a refuge for Protestants. The first purpose-built Protestant church was built here. The city’s fortified Hartenfels Castle, the most important early Renaissance palace in Germany, dominates the city and the riverbank, framed by the spires of St. Mary’s Church behind. The most famous residents of the castle, three brown bears, are kept in the dry moat according to a centuries-old tradition.

Wittenberg

​Wittenberg is a nice quite small city. The focus of history here, for those that don't know, revolves around Martin Luther.
Our tour of the city included a visit to his house, the abbey he attended and taught at as well as a visit to the church he attended, preached at and posted his 95 theses.

Days 3 & 4
Mon, Oct 31, 2016 & Tue, Nov 1, 2016 Wittenberg, Germany
An important center of culture and learning, Wittenberg is a quiet town known mostly as the birthplace of the Protestant Reformation. It was here that the Augustinian monk Martin Luther, in 1517, famously nailed his “95 Theses” against the selling of indulgences to the door of the palace church, launching the spread of a new religious movement throughout Germany, then all of Europe. Wittenberg’s incredibly preserved Old Town was spared destruction during World War II, and so its charming houses remain as they have for centuries, with those in the market square huddled around the beloved statue of Luther. Included  Tour Wittenberg City Walk Duration: 2.5 hours Witness the Legacy of Martin Luther Stroll in the footsteps of Martin Luther, founder of the Protestant Reformation, during a walking tour of his city. Wittenberg’s history centers around the courageous actions and teachings of Martin Luther, the Augustinian monk who nailed his “95 Theses” to the door of All Saints’ Church, the palace’s revered Castle Church. You will walk with your guide to this Late Gothic gem, which today hosts a Lutheran congregation. Luther preached here, and you’ll see the “Theses Doors” to which he attached the message that changed the world. After, continue to the Luther House Museum. The famous theologian lived here between 1508 and 1546, and the museum has preserved many of his manuscripts, printed books and paintings from the period. You can walk through his sitting room and his lecture room, which contains his pulpit. In the market square, you can admire the Town Hall and the statue of Luther.

We are now cruising down river to Torgau for our next stop.
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I will be posting fewer pictures due to the satallite connection, but will add them later.