Martin Luther Statue

4 macedonboy - 2 years ago

This monument stands in tribute to the prominent reformation preacher Martin Luther. The monument is sculpted as a standard depiction of Luther in his characteristic robes, holding a bible in his left arm, with his closed right hand on the bible as if to say his well known thought that salvation is Sola fide

Although the sculpture is no more exceptional than any other Luther monument, it does look very striking in front of Frauenkirche and in Neumarkt.

3 BradJill - 4 years ago

One of the interesting things to see at Neumarkt in Dresden is the statue of Martin Luther, the prominent theologian and founder of the 16th century Protestant Reformation.

This monument was created by German sculptors Adolf von Donndorf and Ernst Rietschel and is situated directly in front of Frauenkirche, formerly a Roman Catholic church which converted over to Protestantism during the Reformation.

The statue is of Martin Luther, robed and holding a large book, likely the Luther Bible which Martin Luther famously translated into the German language during his time. He is standing upon a basic pedestal which includes a gold engraving of his name.

Note: You can take nice pictures of the Martin Luther monument with Frauenkurche in the background by standing just a few metres in front of the statue.

Note: For those who enjoy viewing monuments, there is another statue of King Friedrich August II of Saxony that you can also see at Neumarkt square.

5 iohenkies - 2 months ago

Must see of course, snap some great pictures with the church in the background

5 Ed - 4 years ago

Love Dresden. Second time visiting here for me. Rich in architecture and plenty of cuisine. Great place to spend a few hours before headed to next destination. So fit it in your travel itinerary if your in a car.

5 Crisbin Joseph Mathew - 6 months ago

A monument that stand as tribute to Martin Luther.

5 Steve Dyke - a month ago

A beautiful place with lots of places to eat and drink

5 Vinay Kulkarni - a year ago

Nice lovely place. Big and open. Good building around.