St. James · 1717-24

Innsbruck Cathedral

47.2694° N · 11.3942° E|Innsbruck, Austria

Rebuilt between 1717 and 1724, this cathedral is roofed with domes and features a lavish Baroque interior. The main attraction is the high altar painting of Mary of Succor by Lucas Cranach the Elder.

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 was later 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, with contributions from the Asam Brothers.

The main attraction of the interior is the altarpiece entitled Maria Hilf (Mary of Succor) by Lucas Cranach the Elder. Also of interest is a monument of 1620 honoring Archduke Maximilian III (d.1618), in the north aisle.

Highlights from Sacred Destinations

Explore the site

Innsbruck Cathedral has a plain but window-filled facade with two towers topped with domes.

Highlights from Sacred Destinations

Look more closely

A large dome covers the transept crossing.

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Location

Where on earth

47.2694° N · 11.3942° EInnsbruck, Austria

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