St. Jacob's Church

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Klosterhof 7 and Klingengasse, Rothenburg, Germany
Description: 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...Read More
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St. Jakob's Church
St. Jakob's Church

by books

Houston, Texas

July 28, 2005

Best of IgoUgo 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 more

From journal Romantic Road Gem

St. Jakobs-Kirche
St. Jakobs-Kirche

by Jehcekah

Rochester, Minnesota

July 26, 2002

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 more

From journal Bavarian Honeymoon

St. Jakob’s Church

by xine

Santa Monica, California

October 23, 2000

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 more
St. Jacob's Church
St. Jacob's Church

by Judy

Grants Pass, Oregon

September 20, 2000

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.
St. Jacob's Church

by jwagner

Des Moines, Iowa, Afghanistan

August 25, 2000

Best of IgoUgo 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 more