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St. Jacob's Church

Klosterhof 7 and Klingengasse, Rothenburg, Germany

Featured Review : This magnificent Gothic place of worship is Rothenburg’s main church. Built in the 14th century as a Catholic church, it was once a stop on medieval pilgrimages to Santiago. However, it became Lutheran in 1544. In fro...See Full Review

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    thing to do in Rothenburg
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    3 out of 5 stars

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St. Jacob's Church Reviews

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St. Jakob's Church

  • 4 out of 5 stars by books from Houston, Texas
  • July 28, 2005
St. Jakob's Church
Quote: This magnificent Gothic place of worship is Rothenburg’s main church. Built in the 14th century as a Catholic church, it was once a stop on medieval pilgrimages to Santiago. However, it became Lutheran in 1544. In front is a beautiful altar with... Read the full St. Jacob's Church review

From journal Romantic Road Gem

St. Jakobs-Kirche

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Jehcekah from Rochester, Minnesota
  • July 26, 2002
St. Jakobs-Kirche
Quote: The church was built in 1311 and is spectacular! There are two main altars and a couple of side altars. One of the two main altars is made entirely of hand-carved wood. The other main altar is made of gold and wood. After paying a small fee (I... Read the full St. Jacob's Church review

From journal Bavarian Honeymoon

St. Jakob’s Church

  • 4 out of 5 stars by xine from Santa Monica, California
  • October 23, 2000
Quote: This Gothic Church is tastefully decorated with paintings and sculptures and has beautiful stained-glass windows. Go up the back stairs of the church to see the impressive Altar of the Holy Blood, a woodcarving by Tilman Riemenschneider. It is... Read the full St. Jacob's Church review

From journal Rothenburg and the Romantic Road

St. Jacob's Church

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Judy from Grants Pass, Oregon
  • September 20, 2000
St. Jacob's Church
Quote: This beautiful gothic style church took more than 100 years to build. The magnificent main Alter of the Twelve Apostles, many wonderful 15th century paintings and Riemenschneider's carving of the Last Supper are absolutely beautiful.

From journal "Historical Rothenburg"

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St. Jacob's Church

  • 2 out of 5 stars by jwagner from Des Moines, Iowa, Afghanistan
  • August 25, 2000
Quote: You'll see lots of churches in Europe and St. Jacob's is far from the most impressive. Still, it has the feel of a church that is still in use (even St. Peter's doesn't feel like that) and is home to some beautiful wood carvings by Riemenschneider.... Read the full St. Jacob's Church review

From journal Rothenberg: a medieval city