Melanchthonhaus, Wittenberg

Name: Melanchthonhaus
Address: Collegienstr. 60, Wittenberg, 06886, Germany
Telephone: +49 3491 4203110

#4 among attractions in Wittenberg

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The Melanchthonhaus is a writer's house museum in the German town of Lutherstadt Wittenberg. It is a Renaissance building with late Gothic arched windows and the broad-tiered gables. It includes the study of the Protestant Reformer Philipp Melanchthon, who lived there with his family. In 1954 the house became a museum on Melanchthon's life and work displaying paintings, prints and manuscripts by him and his contemporaries. It became part of the World Heritage Site "Luther Sites in Central Germany" in 1996. ()

Local name: Melanchthonhaus Wittenberg Unesco: from 1996Coordinates: 51°51'53"N, 12°39'4"E

Address

Collegienstr. 60Wittenberg 06886 Germany

Contact

+49 3491 4203110

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Melanchthonhaus – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Schlosskirche, Lutherhaus, Stadtkirche St. Marien, Arsenal.

0.6 miW
Storied 16th-century Gothic church
Schlosskirche, Wittenberg
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Wittenberg, Germany, the Schlosskirche, also known as the All Saints' Church, holds a prominent place in the annals of European history. This church is famously associated with Martin Luther and the dawn of the Protestant Reformation.
~430 ftSE
Museum, Sacred and religious sites, History museum
Lutherhaus, Wittenberg
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Wittenberg, Germany, the Lutherhaus stands as a testament to the profound historical legacy of Martin Luther, the seminal figure of the Protestant Reformation. This museum, once the home of Luther himself, is a magnet for history enthusiasts...
~1540 ftNW
, Historical place, Church
Stadtkirche St. Marien, Wittenberg
8 min walk • The Stadt- und Pfarrkirche St. Marien zu Wittenberg is the civic church of the German town of Lutherstadt Wittenberg.
~1940 ftNW
51°52'4"N • 12°38'38"E
Arsenal, Wittenberg
10 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~1820 ftNW
51°52'0"N • 12°38'37"E
City Hall, Wittenberg
9 min walk • City hall
0.4 miW
51°51'59"N • 12°38'29"E
Haus der Geschichte, Wittenberg
11 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
0.5 miW
51°51'53"N • 12°38'24"E
Luthergarten, Wittenberg
12 min walk • Park
~1900 ftW
51°51'58"N • 12°38'34"E
Clack Theater Wittenberg, Wittenberg
10 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
~1800 ftNW
51°52'0"N • 12°38'37"E
Christliche Kunst, Wittenberg
9 min walk • Museum
0.8 miN
51°52'35"N • 12°39'26"E
Hundertwasserschule, Wittenberg
22 min walk • Universities and schools
~1810 ftW
51°51'59"N • 12°38'37"E
Lutherdenkmal, Wittenberg
9 min walk • Memorial

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Melanchthonhaus?

Nearby attractions include University Leucorea, Wittenberg (1 min walk), Lutherhaus, Wittenberg (3 min walk), Stadtkirche St. Marien, Wittenberg (8 min walk), Christliche Kunst, Wittenberg (9 min walk).

How to get to Melanchthonhaus by public transport?

The nearest stations to Melanchthonhaus:

Bus

Hauptpost • Lines: 301, X2 (4 min walk)
Fleischerstraße • Lines: 301, X2 (4 min walk)

Train

Lutherstadt Wittenberg Altstadt (12 min walk)
Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hauptbahnhof (13 min walk)