The famous "Luther Room" in the Luther House in Wittenberg

This room was in many ways the "epicenter" of the Reformation. After monks had left the Augustinian Cloister, the entire structure was eventually given to Martin Luther. This room, which is historically accurate, is the room where the famous "Table Talks" took place. No, the table is not original, but re-created. The room is well preserved and from very early on was treated as a sort of Lutheran shrine. Therefore, one can be fairly confident that much of the room is authentic.

Here Luther worked with friends and colleagues on various projects, including the Bible translation. Peter the Great of Russia wrote his name, in Greek, on the door. It is preserved under a special protective glass covering. The room is not very large, but it is quite a moving experience to stand and reflect on what happened in that room.

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