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This Baroque cathedral was built from 1717 - 24 to replace older churches. The previous buildings were from the Gothic period. At the altar you can see the famous "Mariahilfbild" of Lukas Cranach, and the ceiling paintings and stucco works was mostly made by the Asam brothers.
The cathedral plays the Carillion, (Innsbruck peace melody). There is also a monument of archduke Maximillian III the Deutschmeister here, and it was made by Caspar Gras around 1620. The cathedral was reopened in 1993 after 2 years of renovation.
It is not allowed to visit during seremonies, and it's not allowed to take pictures inside. Like many of the other attractions it's situated in the Old Town, so you can visit the cathedral while you are walking around there. Leave a Comment Phone: +43 (512)583902Directions: Domplatz, Old Town
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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. Address: Domplatz 6, Innsbruck, Tirol, Austria
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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). Leave a Comment Address: Innsbruck - Domplatz 1Directions: get inside the Domkirche St.Jakob in order to see that beautiful church-decorations.
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Domkirche St.Jakob was built between 1717 and 1724 in the very centre of Innsbruck, on a small square that is totally surrounded by high buildings, so you will not hear or see anything of the busy trafic passing by rather close.
You may enter the church freely and without restrictions, except during the church-service and also, when the church gets cleaned daily untill 08.45 a.m.
It certainly makes sense to take a look inside that beautifully decorated chuch, as you may see in my next picture ! Leave a Comment Address: Innsbruck - Domplatz 1Directions: Domkirche St.Jakob is to be found in the back of the Hofburg, simply walk Pfarrgasse from the "Goldenes Dachl" to the Domplatz
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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 ) Leave a Comment Address: Innsbruck - Domplatz 1Directions: Walk within 3 minutes from "Goldenes Dachl" through Pfarrgasse towards Domplatz !
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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. Leave a Comment
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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. Leave a Comment
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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. Leave a Comment
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Remodified between 1717 and 1724 it contains the grave of Erzherzog Maximilian III by the german artist Caspar Graz 1620.
One interesting detail are the ceiling paintings - there was a group with a guide when I entered , so I learned that there are no domes actually ,but the paintings are painted on a flat surface and made in a way to create an optical illusion - see for yourself :)) Leave a Comment Directions: Located behind the Golden Roof ,take the street on the right - ah,you're there!
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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. Leave a Comment
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