Luther Monument

The largest one, the Luther Monument in Worms, was unveiled in 1868 as a composition of several statues, designed by Ernst Rietschel.

In several German towns, the served as memorials for the Reformation which Luther initiated.

The largest monument was designed by Ernst Rietschel, and unveiled in Worms in 1868.

Several statues with Luther in the centre are arranged in the shape of a castle, reminiscent of Luther's hymn "Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott" ("A Mighty Fortress Is Our God").

The central figure was copied several times, including seven replicas in the United States.

Luther Monument on the Wittenberg market square
Luther Monument in Worms, 1900
Luther Monument and the wreckage of the Frauenkirche in Dresden , 1970s
Luther Monument in Elze
Luther Monument in Copenhagen