Lutherstadt Wittenberg is the fourth-largest town in Saxony-Anhalt, a state in eastern Germany. Located on the River Elbe, the town sits approximately 60 kilometers north of Leipzig and 90 kilometers southwest of Berlin. As of 2018, it had a population of 46,008.
The city's official name, Lutherstadt Wittenberg, reflects its historical significance as the birthplace of the Protestant Reformation. The town is closely associated with Martin Luther, who lived and worked there during the early 16th century, making it a major center of religious and cultural importance in European history.