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The Stadtkirche St. Marien in Wittenberg, first mentioned in 1187, is considered the mother church of the Reformation, where Martin Luther preached from 1512 onwards. As the oldest building in the city (built from approx. 1281), it was the scene of the first German-language Protestant service. It houses the Cranach Altar and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Main preaching church of Martin Luther (since 1512) and Johannes Bugenhagen. Here, in 1521, the mass was celebrated for the first time in German and communion was administered in both kinds (bread and wine).

The Steintor in Wittenberge is the city's oldest landmark, first mentioned in 1297. Rebuilt in its current form after a fire around 1430, it was the northwestern exit of the fortified city. The tower, formerly called "Alter Turm" (Old Tower), served as a prison in the 19th century and has housed a local history museum since 1928.

The village church of Rühstädt, also known as Quitzow Church, dates back to the 15th century. It was built under the influence of the noble von Quitzow family, who shaped the village for a long time. The original late Gothic brick building with a semicircular apse was remodeled in the Baroque style in the 18th century and a striking west tower was added. Important furnishings have been preserved inside, including a late Gothic carved altarpiece, several tombstones of the von Quitzow family, and a historic organ from 1738. A late Gothic mural of the Last Judgment in the apse is particularly noteworthy. Today, the church is a listed building and part of the Open Churches Initiative, meaning it is often open to visitors.

The Historic Locomotive Shed in Wittenberge is a railway museum located on the grounds of the former railway depot and is one of the most important of its kind in Germany. The first locomotive shed was put into operation here as early as 1846, later followed by a rotunda with a turntable. Today, the museum houses over 40 historic railway vehicles, including steam locomotives, shunting diesel locomotives, electric locomotives, as well as freight and passenger cars. Highlights include the typical rebuilt steam locomotives of the 50.35 series, the small works locomotive "EMMA," and heavy freight locomotives. Visitors can tour Shed II, an impressive roundhouse dating from 1924 with a turntable and water towers, and experience the technology, the smell of coal and oil, and the polished machinery. The museum is run by associations and is a popular destination for technology enthusiasts and railway fans.

The harbor warehouses in Wittenberge are striking historical buildings on the Elbe harbor and a testament to the city's industrial past. The warehouses were built in two phases. The first, smaller warehouse was constructed in 1910, while two larger warehouse buildings were added between 1938 and 1939. In recent years, extensive development projects have been launched around the harbor warehouses to revitalize the area and make it suitable for both residential and commercial use.

The W. Brasch honey factory in Wittenberge was founded in 1907 by Wilhelm Brasch as a syrup and jam factory. Until the late 1920s, the company primarily produced sweet spreads. From 1929 onwards, various businesses used the site, a situation that continued until 2009. More recently, the historic building has undergone extensive renovation and been repurposed. Wilhelm Brasch's former residence will be offered as tourist accommodation in the future.

The Old Main Customs Office in Wittenberge dates back to the 19th century and served to monitor the flow of goods across the Elbe River. After years of disuse, it was renovated and converted into modern apartments, while preserving its historical appearance. The building remains a testament to Wittenberge's economic importance in Elbe River trade.

The historic old crane house in Wittenberge was formerly a storage building.