Pirna The seller of indulgences, Johann Tetzel,
was born in Pirna. Antonius Lauterbach (a friend of Luther’s) was the first superintendent here; the paintings on the vaulted ceiling of the municipal church are based on his designs, taken from the first Luther bible.
Features of interest: historic Market Square, the house were Tetzel was born; municipal Church of St. Mary, former Dominican Monastery.
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