At the center of the room is the pulpit, which focuses on the Word of God. Its pictorial motifs and ornate color scheme can be traced back to Lucas Cranach the Elder. The organ rises impressively above the simple communion table, which forms the altar, and underlines the outstanding importance of church music. Johann Walter composed a seven-part motet for the ceremonial inauguration of the chapel, which paid musical tribute to the occasion. The current organ, created in 1994 by master organ builder Peter Vier, impresses with its mid-range tonality, which makes the music of the Reformation period sound particularly authentic.
The chapel is referred to as both the "castle chapel" and the "castle church" - both names are commonly used and testify to its historical and spiritual significance.
The town of Torgau is a stop on the Luther Trail Saxony.
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Directions & Parking facilities
Freeway
A9 Munich-Berlin → Schkeuditzer Kreuz → then A14 → Leipzig Nord-Ost exit (50 km) → Bunderstraße B87
A9 Berlin-Munich → Coswig exit → via Wittenberg to Torgau (approx. 70 km) → Bunderstraße B182
A14 Dresden-Halle → Mutzschen exit → via Wermsdorf to Torgau (approx. 40 km)
A14 Halle-Dresden → Leipzig Nord-Ost exit → via Eilenburg to Torgau (approx. 50 km) → Bunderstraße B87
A13 Berlin-Dresden → Duben exit (approx. 70 km) → Bunderstraße B87
Federal highway - B87, B182, B183
Parken
Parking lot P1, Straße der Jugend / An der Turnhalle
Parking lot P2, Bastion / Straße der Jugend
Parking lot P3, Elbbrücke
Parking lot P4, Pestalozziweg landing stage
Parking lot P5, Elbstraße
Parking lot P6, Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz
Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel
Travel via the Leipzig - Torgau - Falkenberg - Cottbus/Hoyerswerda rail link (S 4 or RE 10)
Author
Anja Bauermeister
Organization
Stadt Torgau in der LEIPZIG REGION
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Anja Bauermeister
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