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St. James' Cathedral (Dom St. Jakob), Innsbruck

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St. James' Cathedral (Dom St. Jakob), Innsbruck

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St. James' Cathedral (Dom St. Jakob), Innsbruck

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    October 7, 2025

    St. James' Cathedral, Innsbruck
    The Innsbruck Cathedral – as St. James' Cathedral is often called – was first mentioned in 1180. Since then, it has risen majestically above the rooftops of Innsbruck and has been part of the most important medieval Christian pilgrimage – the Way of St. James.
    Severely damaged by an earthquake in the 16th and 17th centuries, the cathedral complex was rebuilt between 1717 and 1724. The famous German painter Albrecht Dürer also admired the impressive appearance of this important sacred building and immortalized it in a famous watercolor.
    Home of Important Works of Art
    Today, the cathedral's unmistakable bell ringing draws visitors from all over the world to its magnificent rooms. There, High Baroque ceiling frescoes by Cosmas Damian Asam depict scenes from the life of St. James.
    The Munich aegis Quirin Asam created a unique setting with his characteristic stucco work from that period. The highlight is the important work of art by Lucas Cranach the Elder – the miraculous image "Maria Hilf" (Our Lady of Help) became the most popular image of the Virgin Mary in the Alps and was copied numerous times throughout the world.
    Originally from Dresden, it was presented to Innsbruck Cathedral as a gift from Archduke Leopold V in 1650.
    In the left wing, the tomb of Archduke Maximilian III can be admired. This much-praised bronze work, created by Hubert Gerhard and his student Caspar Gras, was cast by Heinrich Reinhard around 1619. Rulers and canonesses enjoyed the best view of the church's spectacular interior from the galleries in the choir, which are directly connected to the adjacent Hofburg Palace.
    Sacred Sounds Fill Innsbruck
    In addition to the organ in the west gallery, which has 3,729 pipes and 57 registers, the Mariahilfer Bell also rings. The second-largest bell in Tyrol, from the historic Grassmayr bell foundry in Innsbruck, was cast in 1846.
    The Innsbruck Peace Carillon can be heard every day at noon. It comprises 57 bells, is the largest carillon in Austria, and weighs over 4,100 kilograms. Seven additional bells from Grassmayr are located in the south tower.
    Text / Source: INNSBRUCK TOURISM
    innsbruck.info/sehenswuerdigkeiten/i/dom-zu-st-jakob.html

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      May 31, 2025

      It's impressive from the outside, but the interior, with its frescoes on the walls and ceiling, is truly stunning.

      The large organ and altar are also absolute highlights.

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        July 9, 2025

        The Madonna and Child by Lucas Cranach the Elder is housed in Innsbruck's St. James's Cathedral. It is one of the most important Renaissance images of the Virgin Mary and one of the most frequently copied images of the Virgin Mary in the Alpine region and southern Germany.

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          October 10, 2024

          A beautiful church in the middle of the city

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            October 14, 2024

            The cathedral in Innsbruck St. Jakob is the cathedral or bishop's seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Innsbruck. The cathedral is dedicated to the Apostle James the Elder. Filming and photography are permitted for a fee of 1 euro for 1 hour.

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              January 5, 2025

              Imposing cathedral in the middle of Innsbruck

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                January 21, 2025

                The Peace is Absorbable

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                  September 7, 2024

                  Very worth seeing, you have to see it

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                    April 24, 2025

                    To photograph the interior for private purposes you pay 1€

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