Dom zu St. Jakob
Dom zu St. Jakob
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paxa
Washington DC, DC6,694 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 3 September 2022
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meinirann
Carmarthen, UK3,460 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 26 August 2022
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podrozniczka60
New Jersey16,501 contributions
Sept 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 3 November 2022
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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 17 January 2022
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Martin Carroll
Winchester, VA614 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 12 November 2021
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Tunes79
Barrow-in-Furness, UK569 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
We 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.
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.
Written 28 August 2024
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PavlaPavla
Chrudim, Czech Republic7,543 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Innsbruck 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.
Written 6 August 2024
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peetajohn
Norton, UK672 contributions
Jul 2019
After the Hofkirche we hought this might be dissappointing - but in fact it was just a different experience.
The church is beutiful and as you would expect from a place like this, it is cared for a maintained to a very high standard.
There is polished marble everywhere and beautiful artifacts.
Well worth a visit.
The church is beutiful and as you would expect from a place like this, it is cared for a maintained to a very high standard.
There is polished marble everywhere and beautiful artifacts.
Well worth a visit.
Written 10 January 2020
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Tommo
Melbourne, Australia55,938 contributions
Oct 2022
The Cathedral of St. James (Dom zu St. Jakob) is located in the old town of Innsbruck.
It s an 18th century Roman Catholic Baroque cathedral.
The cathedral was built in the early 1700's
Its a beautiful historical church worth visiting when in Innsbruck.
It s an 18th century Roman Catholic Baroque cathedral.
The cathedral was built in the early 1700's
Its a beautiful historical church worth visiting when in Innsbruck.
Written 19 November 2022
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Jarko2015
Amsterdam, The Netherlands1,731 contributions
May 2018 • Solo
As of May 2018, the St Jakob church is being completely reconstructed and is shrouded entirely in scaffold and tarpaulin, but it is still open to the public, free of charge. And it's worth it. The only small charge is E1 if you want to take photos, but there's a good system of offering tickets to people as you leave if you really are too cheap to hand over E1. The church itself is really quite beautiful and there are some stunning artworks. A highlight of Innsbruck.
Written 27 May 2018
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Is there any entrance fee payable to enter the church ?
Written 19 November 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 1 January 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 9 November 2016
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