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In
1946, Eisleben was given the title 'Lutherstadt' Eisleben in honor
of its most famous son, Martin Luther who was born here in 1483.
Old manuscripts suggust that he felt a special fondness for Eisleben.
Martin's father, Hans owned copper mines in Eisleben, which was
a prosperous industrial center. He encouraged his talented son to
be a lawyer, as this would have been extremely useful for his business.
The Lord, however, had a higher calling for Martin.
If you are interested in the mining industry, you'll
like the Local History Museum with its collection of mining tools.
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Birth House. This home on the Langen Gasse (Long Alley)
is where Martin Luther was born on 10 November 1483. The home was
built in the 15th century and has been a museum since 1693. A permanent
exhibition (restored in 1993) provides information on Luther's Origins,
childhood and youth. Exhibits include a late gothic wood altar and
a German language Bible from the year 1483. A Lutheran School was
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of Sts Peter and St Paul. Luther was baptised here on
11 November 1483, named after the Saint Martin Von Tours.This Parish
Church was renovated in 1983 to commemorate the 500th anniversary
of Luther's birth. There are 3 bells which originate from the time
of the Reformation. Unfortunately, today the tower is unstable,
so the bells are no longer used. The remains of the original baptismal
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Anne's Church is an old miner's church. Luther, as the
curate of his order, visited the church and the adjacent Augustinian
Hermit Cloister on repeated occasions. You can see famous Biblical
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St
Andrews Church where Luther delivered his last sermons
and where his funeral service was held. His body was then taken
to Wittenberg for burial. The parish church
of the old town dates from the beginning of the 16th century. Even
today it is still in a remarkable condition. It was here that Martin
Luther preached the last four sermons of his life in 1546. The original
pulpit can still be seen. The church also boasts a late gothic altar
and the tombs of the Counts of Mansfeld.
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The
Market Square has a larger-than life statue
of Martin Luther created
in 1883 by R.Seimering. The statue was sculpted by Profesor Rudolf
Siemerig. It was consecrated on the occasion of the 400th birthday
of Martin Luther in 1883. In Martin Luther´s hands are the bible
and the papal bull. Around the pedestal are carvings depicting scenes
from Martin Luther´s life. It stands exactly in the place where
the former open air court used to be held "Unter der Linde" ("Under
the lime tree"). It is a reflection of the prosperity of the town
in the 16th century.
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The
Market Square This prosperity was due to the copper mining
and the copper smelting industry of the time. The west side of the
Market Square is bordered by the town hall (1519 - 1533).
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Luther's
Death House. Luther passed away on 18 February 1546.
He had come to mediate a dispute between the Counts of Mansfield,
but the journey from Wittenberg had weakened him. An exhibition
here provides information about Luther's work in Mansfelder Land.
The exhibits include a replica of the death mask and hands and a
copy of the translation of the Bible from Hebrew and Greek which
Luther translated into German.The house was
built in 1498. It is located directly opposite St. Andrew´s Church.
This is where Martin Luther lived when he returned to his home in
1546 to settle the disputes of the Counts of Mansfeld.
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This
was the site of a former school
founded in 1546 by Martin Luther. After extensive renovation
both inside and outside, the house has been the home of the town
library and the towns historical archives since 1996.
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History Highlights in Eisleben: |
Martin
Luther (1483-1546):
- Born on November 10, 1483 and baptized
the very next day.
- Preached often in St Andrews Church.
- Died on 18 February 1546 whilst
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 Selected
Cultural Events in Eisleben: |
| Midday
organ concerts Wednesdays in St. Andrew's Church. May
1 - Sept 30, '04. |
| "Wiesenmarkt"
- central Germany's biggest public festival. Sept.
18-19, '04 |
| St Martin’s
Day festival with historical market. November
10, '04. |
| Theatre
performances at the Saxony-Anhalt State Theatre.
All year round |
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