Dom zu St. Jakob
Dom zu St. Jakob
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- Tunes79Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom568 contributionsWe popped into the cathedral in the evening after dinner on a wander round the town. It is free to enter, with a small fee for taking pictures that is charged on the honour system. There is a lot to take photos of - the interior and exterior architecture is gorgeous and shows no signs of the Reformation having taken effect. It is a lovely place to wander around and ponder for 30 minutes or so - it is not so grand as many European cathedrals as to warrant a much longer visit.Visited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 28, 2024
- Angelo SHilliard, Ohio6,002 contributionsAbsolutely gorgeous baroque cathedral dedicated to St. James. A very simple exterior contains a very ornately gilded interior full of detail. Besides the painting of Mary and the tomb of Maximilian III, there is a large pipe organ, a frescoed (four separate showing the life of St. James) ceiling, and a very ornate main/high altar that you could spend hours looking at. In front of the church is a small greenspace with a fountain and what seems to be a piece of pavement with a rough stone arch over it. A beautiful and reflective place to visit.Visited September 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten October 28, 2024
- PavlaPavlaChrudim, Czech Republic7,725 contributionsInnsbruck Cathedral is a beautiful Baroque building with two bell towers. It is richly decorated inside. There is a beautiful blue and gold decorated organ, frescoes, the stucco work and a monumental silver main altar. (There are nine altars in the Cathedral.) The interesting thing is that above the main altar there is displayed the painting Maria Hilf (Mary of Succor) by Lucas Cranach the Elder from c. 1530.Visited July 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten August 5, 2024
- steve20251Hamburg, Germany10,866 contributionsThe small square in front of the main portal invites you to linger. Inside magnificent Baroque! In my opinion, the beautiful organ and the nativity scene are particularly noteworthy. The latter shows clear oriental influences, which I find very impressive.Visited January 2025Traveled soloWritten January 31, 2025
- tomvw23Barnegat, New Jersey5 contributionsWent to this church for Mass last Sunday. I arrived early and was absolutely taken back by its majesty, craftsmanship and ambiance. It’s a miracle to see after it was largely destroyed in 1944 bombing. I took many pictures and could not stop admiring the choir and the pulpit area. Stunning is all I can say. It’s a must see. Dress warmly in winter since there is no heat.Visited December 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten December 21, 2024
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Dario_Stefania
Verona, Italy336 contributions
Aug 2023
The building stands on a quiet little square, insufficient in size to give it the breathing space that its height would deserve. Interesting and beautiful church from the point of view of the figurative arts. The organ and pulpit are beautiful. It is definitely worth a visit, entry is free and only a contribution of one euro is required to take photographs
Written August 28, 2023
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paxa
Washington DC, DC6,800 contributions
Jul 2022
Currently under massive renovation. According to The guidebook they didn't use to charge for admission but now they charge a 10 euro donation for the renovation. Inside is completely filled with scaffolding. The only worthwhile feature is that since the scaffolding is built all the way up to the ceiling this is your chance to see some of the murals on the ceiling really close. But you can't see a lot as you are only allowed to go up the one narrow central staircase and can't walk around on the planks which are only for the workmen. Better wait till the reno is finished by the end of the year, otherwise it's not really worth the 10 euros to just see the scaffolding and a very small part of the frescos.
The rating is for the condition it is in right now. No doubt it'll be great when the renovation is finished.
The rating is for the condition it is in right now. No doubt it'll be great when the renovation is finished.
Written September 3, 2022
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podrozniczka60
New Jersey17,213 contributions
Sep 2022
Like some other reviewers we were as well limited in our exploration due to the ongoing for half a year renovation of the interiors. The church is 18th century Baroque - beautiful and known for its amazing art treasures. I wanted to see the famous painting Maria Hilf by Lucas Cranach the Elder but that was not possible. We did the best we could "throwing glimpses" and walking around the church trying to appreciate its architecture but will have to come back when the renovation is fully completed.
Written November 3, 2022
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WeHa 98
Aschaffenburg, Germany230 contributions
Dec 2021
Definately worth visiting if you are in Innsbruck. A one Euro donation gives the opportunity to take photos inside and there is a lot to see. The walls and ceiling are just beautiful with artwork and the alter is spectacular.
Written January 1, 2022
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meinirann
Carmarthen, UK3,404 contributions
Aug 2022 • Solo
It’s currently being renovated, but the guy at the door said I could go in to see the fascias if I wanted to, for a cost of €10, so I handed over the money and walked in. I was shocked when I walked in - the place is completely filled with scaffolding! There are stairs you can climb to the top, so I started to climb, but it felt like I was never going to reach the top - I just kept going up and up, and all I could see was a load of scaffolding around me! In the end, I decided to go back down before reaching the top as I was getting quite panicky. A total rip off. Don’t waste your money!
Written August 26, 2022
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Joerg E
Ingolstadt, Germany333 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Very beautiful, baroque, great view of the organ...but: where does something like that happen??? 1 euro fee for private photography? And when I hand over my cell (only valid for one hour) the sexton gives me a hard time. Is the church trying to chase away the last visitors?
Written October 24, 2023
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Acineto
Auckland Central, New Zealand24,266 contributions
Dec 2019
One of the few churches we managed to walk inside. The interior was quite nice and from memory had quite a lot of small side statues and relics on the side. If you wanted to take photos inside the church you had to pay.
Otherwise, it was a nice church to walk around and look.
Otherwise, it was a nice church to walk around and look.
Written March 29, 2020
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philipmm25
Innsbruck, Austria4 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
Great cathedral with many cultural highlights. For example the tomb of Maximilian III, the ceiling frescoes and of course the high altar. Located right on the edge of the city center, a visit to the cathedral should be part of every visit to Innsbruck.
Written January 17, 2022
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Martin Carroll
Winchester, VA612 contributions
Dec 2020
The name Innsbruck means bridge over the River Inns which flows through the town. Innsbruck is beautiful city surrounded by mountain scenery.
The Cathedral of Saint James is the main attraction. The Hapsburg royal family was in a large part responsible for this beautiful Cathedral. There is a Hapsburg located in Innsbruck.
The outside of the church is very plain, but the inside is stunning view. The magnificent Organ is placed on a high balcony in the Cathedral. The altar is the stunning focal point of Cathedral. If you can get a look at the "Madonna" above the altar, you might think that you have seen it before. It was used on a Christmas US Postage Stamp.
I attached some extra photos of the beautiful mountain views of Innsbruck.
The Cathedral of Saint James is the main attraction. The Hapsburg royal family was in a large part responsible for this beautiful Cathedral. There is a Hapsburg located in Innsbruck.
The outside of the church is very plain, but the inside is stunning view. The magnificent Organ is placed on a high balcony in the Cathedral. The altar is the stunning focal point of Cathedral. If you can get a look at the "Madonna" above the altar, you might think that you have seen it before. It was used on a Christmas US Postage Stamp.
I attached some extra photos of the beautiful mountain views of Innsbruck.
Written November 12, 2021
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László Miko
Budapest, Hungary3 contributions
Feb 2020
I am not a believer nor an art enthusiast but I've heard good things about this church. I took my wife and kids to this church to see how beautiful it is. There was a small concert - somebody was playing the organs. It was truly magnificent!
Written February 10, 2020
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Is there any entrance fee payable to enter the church ?
Written November 19, 2017
As others have said, there's no charge for walking in, but if you want to take photos, you'll need to buy a permit €1
Written January 1, 2018
Opening times
26th October – 1st May
Monday to Saturday: 10.30 am – 6.30 pm
Sundays and public holidays: 12.30 pm – 6.30 pm
2nd May – 25th October
Opening times
Monday to Saturday: 10.30 am – 7.30 pm
Sundays and public holidays: 12.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Written November 9, 2016
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