Photograph of three (3) large warm colored stained-glass windows housed within an Augustinian monastery in Erfurt, Germany.

Photograph of a woman in a yellow shirt and blue skirt looking at the pointed portal arched entrance to the castle church in Wittenberg, Germany. A depiction of the crucifixion of Jesus is prominently displayed within the portal above the dark wooden doors. Two (2) stone statues holding a sword in one hand flank both sides of a stained-glass window mounted above the entrance arches.

Photograph of the exterior brickwork and pointed archways of an Augustinian monastery in Erfurt, Germany where Martin Luther was thought to stay. The two (2) story building features key gothic architectural features including pointed arches, centuries old brickwork, and elaborate window treatments. A small group of unknown individuals travel through a large pointed archway on the left side of the photograph.

Photograph of a group of people wearing winter clothing gathered around the outside of the birth house of Martin Luther in Eisleben Lutherstadt, Germany. The sun-bleached white house with tan trim features stone pillars that support brick arches, ornamental glass window panes, and a dark front door in an arched doorway.

Photograph of people gathering in small groups outside of the Wittenberg town hall. The white multi-story building is featured with ornamental windows and an ostentatious balcony with stone statues that hangs above the entrance. An unknown statue is prominently displayed in the courtyard in front of the town hall.

Photograph of a bronze and stone monument dedicated to Martin Luther's reformations. Twelve statues featuring Martin Luther and other unknown individuals have been arranged in a castle like structure atop stone plinths of various sizes. In the center of this monument stands an 11 foot tall statue of Martin Luther who is portrayed wearing robes and carrying a bible. The vertical flag of the City of Worms is prominently visible on the right. A large green tree is visible behind the monument, and partially obscures a white modern building.

Photograph of green vegetation and trees growing up the exterior castle walls of Wartburg Castle. Half-timber construction are set atop the exterior stone walls and transition into a gothic architectural building. A green tree partially obscures the base of a large stone tower with a golden cross and parapets ringing the top of tower that rises above the exterior walls.

Photograph of a dark gothic cathedral in Erfurt, Germany. The brick exterior of the gothic cathedral features many of the key identifiers of gothic architecture including: lancet windows, pointed arched window framing, portals, church spires, and ornamental figures.

Photograph of the Neuschwanstein castle set atop a mountain hill that has been partially obscured by tall green trees of the Bavarian landscape. The bleached white castle with a steep faded blue gabbled roof stands starkly in contrast from the neighboring rolling green landscape.

Photograph of a large dark green Christmas tree strung with golden lights in the town center of Torgau, Germany. The cobblestone town center is lined with residential living spaces above commercial spaces.

Photograph of Katie Luther's burial statue wearing the habit of a religious figure clutching a book across her chest with both hands. Red and white flowers are barely visible at the bottom of the figure.

Photograph of the exterior of a brown building with a stone three (3) stepped stoop connecting two dark wooden doors. This building marks the first meeting between the German reformers, Martin Luther and Philip Melanchthon.

Photograph of two (2) permanent white pavilions stretched between two (2) buildings and the base of a set of stairs that climbs towards the base of Alexanderplatz tower. Groups of adults and families roam the surrounding grounds and buildings of the Alexanderplatz tower. A blue and white tower with a large sign that reads "Hotel Stadt Berlin" at the top of the building lurks in the background of the photograph.

Photograph of a pristine, well-manicured multi-colored flower garden surrounded by brick sidewalks in neat rows. Deep green trees overhang white benches line the perimeter of the walking path facing towards the garden. People and family groups roam the grounds of the garden. A water fountain feature and a half-timber building are in the background.

Photograph of a wall surrounding the perimeter of the Augustinian monastery partially obscures a dark gray multi-story Augustinian tower with pointed arches topped with a steeple. Half-timber multi-story buildings line the edges of the perimeter wall.

Photograph of an Augustinian monastery featuring gothic architectural stone arches and an intricate stained-glass window surround a courtyard of grass and a raised stone well.

Photograph of the dark gray stucco and brick exterior of St. Peter & Paul church in Eisleben, Germany where Martin Luther was baptized. The multi-story church is attached to a tall tower with pointed arched windows topped with a steeple. Power lines crisscross between the church and the neighboring dark red building.

Photograph of people walking along the cobblestone street towards the dark wood entrance of a multi-story half-timber house that has been transformed into a museum dedicated to Martin Luther.

Photograph of a group of tourists are standing in groups outside of white stone building with gray accents labeled as Lutherhaus that has been partially obscured by a large green tree.

Photograph of a wooden interior room in Wartburg Castle where Martin Luther hid for 300 days. An open book under plexiglass on a wooden table sits under a small painting of Martin Luther.

Photograph taken from Wartburg Castle overlooking the town of Eisenach. The buildings below the castle are partially obscured by the forests that cover the rolling hills of the German landscape and disappear into the cloudy background.

Photograph of a stone castle church with a round tower covered green vegetation. Green plants reside in the foreground partially obscuring a concrete pathway with three (3) benches. Two (2) unknown individuals rest on one of the benches.

Photograph of of the brick exterior building of Wartburg Castle. Double arches supported by columns line the interior walkway of the three (3) story building. A steep dirt road winds through the castle with two (2) people standing near a stone retaining wall. A stone lion rests upon the rooftop looking upon the rolling green hills that fade into the background. Fortified walls lined with parapets are partially obscured by green trees on the right.

Photograph of three (3) multi-story multi-colored stained glass window panels are flanked by columns that hold up gothic inspired ribbed arches. A second story walkway with an ornate railing atop pointed arches have been threaded through the pillars. Three (3) unknown statues are surrounded by gothic architectural decorations and spires.