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Die Großen Schuhe Luthers
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Die Großen Schuhe Luthers

Experience Luther's legacy in monumental form

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In Worms, discover the impressive Great Shoes of Luther, commemorating the reformer's historic stand at the 1521 Diet. This memorial, opened in 2017, encourages reflection on Luther's courageous defiance. The shoes symbolize his stride towards change and are fully accessible to all. Let the history inspire you and feel the impact of the Reformation firsthand.
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Die Großen Schuhe Luthers was inaugurated exactly 496 years after the historic Diet of Worms in 1521.

Quick Facts

Opening Date
April 18, 2017
Wheelchair Access
Fully accessible

Guided Story

Picture yourself standing in a spot where history was made, right at the footsteps of Martin Luther's legacy. Take a good look at these enormous shoes, as if they're rooted firmly in the ground. Behind you, St. Peter's Cathedral silently witnessed his courageous stand. Imagine Luther, surrounded by the empire's elite, defending his beliefs right here. There's a story that one of the attendees felt Luther's resolve was so palpable, it seemed like he could move the earth itself. Turn slightly, and there's Heylshof Park – a peaceful retreat contrasting the intense historical events that unfolded here.

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