Martin Luther's Birth House

Eisleben, Germany

Martin Luther's Birth House (Martin Luthers Geburtshaus) is a museum in Eisleben, Germany. The actual house in which Luther was born no longer exists, it having been burnt completely to the ground in 1689.

The German religious reformer Martin Luther was born there in 1483. Opened to the public in 1693, it is a World Heritage Site. In 2005-2007 an expansion was added for visitors; the ensemble has since received five architectural awards.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Lutherstraße 15, Eisleben, Germany

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Details

Founded: 1693
Category: Museums in Germany
Historical period: Thirty Years War & Rise of Prussia (Germany)

More Information

en.wikipedia.org
whc.unesco.org

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Martin Luther's Death House (0,4 km)

Quedlinburg Abbey (40,5 km)
Naumburg Cathedral (45 km)
Goseck Circle (42,6 km)
Ettersburg Castle and Park (58,2 km)

User Reviews

Nick Halle (5 years ago)
Comprehensive exhibition about Luther's life and influence on the region as well as on the entire world in the past and today. Worth seeing. Self-guided tours in several languages available. Group tours upon request.

Myeongcheol Oh (5 years ago)
You can learn Martin Luther’s life and his ministry.

Tony (5 years ago)
Simple museum on Luther s family and youth.

Kayla Riley (6 years ago)
What a special place to visit! The lingering affects of what Martin Luther set in motion had such important results to the world. Thank you for recognizing his life. While a small musuem, and some times with dark and sad content; it certainly sets the tone of the time he lived through.

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