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Germany's Hamburg and the Luther Trail

Season 9 Episode 901 | 26m 47s

Hamburg, Germany’s mighty port city has risen from the ashes of World War II with a gleaming new skyline and a brisk creative energy. From there, Rick visits the great historic sights of Martin Luther and the Reformation (Erfurt, Wittenberg, and Wartburg Castle) before finishing in the capital of Franconia: wine-loving Würzburg.

Aired: 10/07/16 | Expires: 07/17/27
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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