Innsbruck Cathedral (Domkirche zu St. Jakob)
The Cathedral of St. James stretches up towards the Alps in Innsbruck.
Photo with serious color issues (scanned from film) by the author, 2000.
Facade of Innsbruck Cathedral. Photo
Andrew Bossi.
Interior of Innsbruck Cathedral. Photo
Francesco.Interactive satellite map of Innsbruck Cathedral. For a larger view,
see our Innsbruck Map or Google Earth download.
The Domkirche zu St. Jakob (Cathedral of St. James) is an 18th-century Baroque cathedral in Innsbruck, Austria.
History
The Domkirche of Innsbruck was rebuilt in 1717-24 by Baroque architect Johann Jakob Herkommer. The church suffered heavy damage in World War II, but has since been restored.
What to See
Innsbruck Cathedral has a plain but window-filled facade with two towers topped with domes. A large dome covers the transept crossing. The interior is fully decorated in the Baroque style.
The main attraction of the interior is the altarpiece of Maria Hilf (Mary of Succor) by Lucas Cranach the Elder. In addition, the north aisle is home to a monument (1620) honoring Archduke Maximilian III (d.1618).
Quick Facts
| Names: | Domkirche zu St. Jakob; Cathedral of St. James; Innsbruck Cathedral |
| Type of site: | Cathedral |
| Faith: | Roman Catholic |
| Dates: | 1717-24 |
| Architecture: | Baroque |
| Address: | Domplatz 6, Innsbruck, Tirol, Austria |
| Phone: | 0512/58-39-02 |
| Tram: | 1 or 3 |
| Hours: | Winter daily 6:30am-6pm; summer daily 7am-7pm. Closed Fri noon-3pm and during religious services. |
| Cost: | Free |
Sources
- Personal visit (October 2000).
- Frommers Austria, 11th ed.
- Fodor's Austria, 11th ed.
More Information
- Domkirche - Virtual Tourist user reviews
- Cathedral of St. James (Dom zu St. Jakob) - TripAdvisor user reviews
- St. James Cathedral – Innsbruck Tourism
- Innsbruck Tourism - TripAdvisor hotel reviews, price comparisons, and articles on Innsbruck
