Wittenberg Castle

In 1485, Elector Frederick the Wise elevated the town of Wittenberg to his residence and a few years later began the construction of the stately central German Renaissance palace and the adjacent palace church.

Until its renovation between 2013 and 2016, the castle was repeatedly affected and altered by war, destruction and change of use. The tower of the building complex, which is visible from afar today and bears the inscription "A Mighty Fortress is Our God" in large letters, originally belonged to Wittenberg Castle along with a second, demolished twin tower.

After completion of the renovation work at Lutherstadt Wittenberg Castle, the building now houses various exhibitions, research rooms and a visitor center. On the first floor, a connection was created to the adjacent castle church, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The World Heritage Site's meeting and information center provides information about the significance of the church during the Reformation and creates space for reflection.

The exhibition rooms display the graphic art collections of the Wittenberg Christian Art Foundation. In addition to the permanent exhibition, there are also regular special exhibitions on religious themes.

The upper floors of the castle house the Reformation History Research Library. Other rooms are available to the Protestant Preachers' Seminary. Among other things, the Wittenberg Sunday Lectures take place there.