--- title: "Castle Church Torgau – Hartenfels Castle" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/poi/castle-church-torgau-hartenfels-castle-torgau" description: "The castle church (also a castle chapel) is the first Protestant church building in which the doctrine of the Reformation was realized in architecture and art. Martin Luther consecrated the church on October 5, 1544. Its emphasized modesty is due to Luther’s own ideas which were turned into reality by architect Nickel Grohmann, who designed this functional sacral and earliest of all Protestant buildings. The castle chapel remained almost unchanged until today and served as a model for further Protestant churches in Germany. The entire color scheme of the castle and the chapel is owed to Lucas Cranach. He is also responsible for the sketches of the motives on the chapel’s pulpit. Johann Walter, cantor of the Reformation, composed the music for the church’s consecration. He is considered to be one the founders of Protestant vocal music and laid down the foundations for church music. The Torgau Organ Recitals and the annual Festwoche der Kirchenmusik (Festival of Church Music) in particular are well-known far beyond the borders of the town." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/803633/1f0fe80185c5c683a7f4eff1f171eeb164cb8fd0a91196cce6e7a10512f638df/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Castle Church Torgau – Hartenfels Castle ======================================== - Church - Monastery - Interior view of the Hartenfels castle chapel in Torgau with its magnificent vaulted ceiling and organ. The first newly-built Protestant church in the world was designed according to Martin Luther’s ideals and consecrated by the reformer himself. The castle church (also a castle chapel) is the first Protestant church building in which the doctrine of the Reformation was realized in architecture and art. Martin Luther consecrated the church on October 5, 1544. Its emphasized modesty is due to Luther’s own ideas which were turned into reality by architect Nickel Grohmann, who designed this functional sacral and earliest of all Protestant buildings. The castle chapel remained almost unchanged until today and served as a model for further Protestant churches in Germany. The entire color scheme of the castle and the chapel is owed to Lucas Cranach. He is also responsible for the sketches of the motives on the chapel’s pulpit. Johann Walter, cantor of the Reformation, composed the music for the church’s consecration. He is considered to be one the founders of Protestant vocal music and laid down the foundations for church music. The Torgau Organ Recitals and the annual Festwoche der Kirchenmusik (Festival of Church Music) in particular are well-known far beyond the borders of the town. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Read more Accessibility **Saxony Barrier-Free** **Notes on accessibility / deviations from the pictograms:** - The castle chapel is wheelchair accessible - The toilet for wheelchair users is located in the castle Parking - indicated disabled parking space available Entrance to the facility / paths within the facility - Door width min. 90 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp Accessible toilet - Door width min. 90 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp - Movement area in front of toilet bowl min. 150x150 cm - Area left or right of the toilet bowl min. 90 cm - Hinged hand rails at the side of the toilet bowl provided Read more Author Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbHBautzner Straße 45/47 01099 Dresden Organization Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH Nearby ------ View on map Contact Schloßstraße 27 04860 Torgau