Lutherstadt Wittenberg in Wittenberg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany — Central Europe

The Melanchthon House / Das Melanchthonhaus

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 22, 2013

1. The Melanchthon House / Das Melanchthonhaus Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This building was erected in 1536 for Philipp Schwarzerdt, one of the most significant German humanists and reformers, better known as Philipp Melanchthon. Melanchthon's family owned the house until 1604.

The three-storeyed gabled house has round arched niches as seats on both sides of the entrance; these can also be seen at the door to the Luther House

In 1967 a memorial of Philipp Melanchthon was opened in this house. To Melanchthon's 500th birthday in 1997, the house was restored and the museum redesigned. Melanchthon's study, the room in which he died, and the lovely herb garden are of special importance.

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Das Gebäude wurde 1536 für den bedeutenden deutschen Humanisten und Reformator Philipp Schwarzerdt, weitaus bekannter unter dem Namen Philipp Melanchthon, errichtet. Bis 1604 verblieb das Haus im Besitz der Familie Melanchthon. Der dreigeschossige Renaissance-Giebelbau verfügt beiderseits der Eingangstür über sogenannte Rundbogensitznischen, wie sie auch am Eingang zum Lutherhaus zu finden sind.

Erst 1967 wurde es als eine Gedenkstätte für Philipp Melanchthon

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eröffnet. Zum 500. Geburtstag Melanchthons 1997 wurde das Haus restauriert und als Museum neu konzipiert. Besonders sehenswert sind Melanchthons Studierzimmer, Sterbezimmer und der schöne Kräutergarten.

Erected by Stadtwerke Lutherstadt Wittenberg GmbH.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1536.

Location. 51° 51.888′ N, 12° 39.062′ E. Marker is in Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Sachsen-Anhalt (Saxony-Anhalt), in Wittenberg. Marker is on Collegienstraße, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Collegienstraße 60, Lutherstadt Wittenberg ST 06886, Germany. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Philipp Melanchthon House (here, next to this marker); The Leucorea University / Die Universität Leucorea (within shouting distance of this marker); Röhrwasserbrunnen in the/im "Lutherhof" (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Augusteum / Das Augusteum (about 120 meters away); Johann von Staupitz (about 120 meters away); Karl Ludwig Nitzsch (about 120 meters away); The Luther House / Das Lutherhaus (about 120 meters away); Martin Luther House (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lutherstadt Wittenberg.

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The Melanchthon House / Das Melanchthonhaus and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 22, 2013

2. The Melanchthon House / Das Melanchthonhaus and Marker

1. Luther Memorials Foundation in Saxony-Anhalt. Organization homepage. (Submitted on November 4, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

2. Philipp Melanchthon. Luther website entry (Submitted on November 4, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Melanchthon House Doorway image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 22, 2013

3. Melanchthon House Doorway

The Melanchthon House Study image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 22, 2013

4. The Melanchthon House Study

Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 479 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 4, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.