Domkirche, Innsbruck

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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.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.

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On the main altar you can see the wonderful Lady realized by Lucas The Old in 1520. The frame around the painting was made J. Schopf in 1789.
The Baroque pulpit is work of N.Moll. In the left transept you can see the interesting canopy mausoleum of the archduke Max I realized by Gras and Gerhard in 1629.

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The interior of the cathedral has got a single nave and covered by domes adorned with plasters made by E.Q. Asam in 1723 and frescos made by C.D. Asam among 1722 and 1724. You can see seven great marble altars and statues realized by J.G.Fisher among the 1725s and 1732.

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The cathedral of st. Jacob is the most important church for the Catholics in Tirol . The cathedral is one of the greatest examples of Baroque in Tirol. The actual structure was built among 1717 and 1724 by two important architects: J.J. Herkommer and J.G. Fisher. The concave facade is in stone to whose sides there are two tall belltowers. The church was seriously damaged by the bombardments of December 1944.

Domkirche zu sk. Jacob was originally built about 650 years ago in the Gothic style, but was given a major Baroque facelift during the period from 1717 to 1724. The single large dome is typical of high Baroque Tirolean architecture. Shown on the left is one of the two identical bell towers.

The most famous interior artwork is the Mariahilfbild at the main altar. The church is open to the public most of the time during daylight hours.

Innsbruck's cathedral looks best from the river, where its twin spires prick up like the ears of an attentive pinscher. It would have been even better if the view wasn't obscured by the houses built just in front of it. As it is getting a picture of the cathedral in its entirety seems a fruitless exercise, except perhaps with a wide angled lens in the courtyard just in front.

The St James Cathedral was built between 1717 and 1724 on the site of a previous church. You can go inside and view the baroque interior and it costs only a donation. The cathedral is open until 7.30pm (6.30pm in the winter) and is closed on Saturdays.

The paintings at the ceiling of Domkirche St.Jakob were made by Cosma Damian Asam in 1722 and show the life of the holy Jakob, the holy patron of that church.
In Munich you may see Asam-church, in Sendlingerstrasse, close to Marienplatz, a church that was totally built and decorated by the Asam-brothers (see my Munich-page )

The Interior of the Domkirche St.Jakob is really worth to look at !
A big part of the gothic decorations, paintings and sculptures were my by the Asam-brothers from Bavaria.
Cosma Damian Asam made the big fresco on the ceiling - you may see it on my next picture. His brother Egid Quirin Asam made the beautiful stucco-works.
The precious painting at the main altar was made by Lukas Cranach der Aeltere (the older).