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Innsbruck Cathedral (Domkirche zu St. Jakob)

St. James Cathedral (Domkirche St. Jakob), Innsbruck
The Cathedral of St. James stretches up towards the Alps in Innsbruck.
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Facade of Innsbruck Cathedral. Photo Creative Commons License Andrew Bossi.


Interior of Innsbruck Cathedral. Photo Creative Commons License Francesco.

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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

Article Sources

  1. Personal visit (October 2000).
  2. Frommers Austria, 11th ed.
  3. Fodor's Austria, 11th ed.

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