Worms, Luther Monument

The Reformation began in Germany on October 31, 1517, when Martin Luther posted 95 theses on the Wittenberg church door. At the Diet of Worms in April 1521, Martin Luther refused to recant his theses and concluded his defense with the statement, “Here I stand, I can do no other.”

Near the city center in Worms, the Luther Monument is a set of twelve larger-than-life-size statues of Martin Luther and other religious figures involved with the Reformation. All are beautifully coated with the green patina of aged copper.

The country-side around Worms (pronounced “Vorms”) is rolling hills and attractive farmland, and the shopping areas — both the pedestrian shopping streets and the outdoor marketplace — are pleasant places to browse. One year Emmy and Cousin Toni had a taco for lunch at the local Wendy’s restaurant. We didn’t say everything in Worms was centuries old.