Innsbruck Cathedral (Domkirche zu St. Jakob)
The Cathedral of St. James stretches up towards the Alps in Innsbruck.
Facade of Innsbruck Cathedral. Photo by Stephan Mosel.
Interior of Innsbruck Cathedral. Photo by Francesco.
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The Domkirche zu St. Jakob (Cathedral of St. James) is the cathedral of Innsbruck, Austria.
History
Based on designs by the Baroque architect Johann Jakob Herkommer, the Domkirche was rebuilt between 1717 and 1724. The church was heavily damaged during World War II, but has since been restored.
What to See
The cathedral is roofed with domes and features a lavish Baroque interior. The main attraction is the high altar painting of Maria Hilf (Mary of Succor) by Lucas Cranach the Elder.
In the north aisle, look for a 1620 monument honoring Archduke Maximilian III, who died in 1618.
| Names: | Domkirche zu St. Jakob; Cathedral of St. James |
| Type of site: | Cathedral |
| Faith: | Roman Catholic |
| Dates: | 1717-24 |
| 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.
- 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
