"The birthplace of the Reformation was in central Germany, a region which today more or less corresponds to the three federal states of Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia and Saxony.
In the late Middle Ages and early modern era, this was a politically, culturally, religiously and economically dynamic region characterised by specific power relationships and social milieus. It was from here in 1517 that a movement emerged which was to spread around the whole world. Considerable parts of this cultural landscape of the Reformation were in the territory of the House of Wettin, i.e. the Electors and Dukes of Saxony (the Ernestinian and Albertinian lines); in the late 15th and early 16th centuries, the Wettins were among the most powerful rulers in the German Empire. (Coburg was also ruled by the Saxon dukes during the Reformation period – it did not join Bavaria until 1923.) Yet even powerful dynasties of counts such as the Counts of Mansfeld were advocates of reform."
Source: UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List
Postcard 1 - Eisleben
Multi-view of Eisleben showing the houses where Luther was born, died and the town hall of Eisleben, Germany. Thanks to Nicole of Germany.
Postcard 2A - Wittenberg
Wittenberg is a city in Sachsen-Anhalt in former East Germany. This is a UNESCO World Heritage site. A historical castle church. Thanks to Aileen.
Postcard 2B - Wittenberg
Townhall and Church of Wittenberg - thanks to Thomas of Germany.
Postcard 2C - Wittenberg
Multi-view of Lutherstadt Wittenberg. Thanks to YL and YL for mailing from Wittenberg, Germany. Received in July 2018.
Postal Card 1 - Wittenberg
500th Year Anniversary of Reformation. Thanks to YL and YL for mailing this special card.
Postal Card 2
Thanks again to YL and YL. Received in July 2018.
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