Innenstadt in Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria — Central Europe (Eastern Alps)

St. James Cathedral

Dom zu St. Jakob

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 15, 2013

1. St. James Cathedral Marker

Inscription. Die heutige barocke Dom- Pfarrkirche wurde 1717/24 nach Plänen von Johann Jakob Herkommer mit einer für ihn charakteristischen Chorkuppel erbaut. Zuvor erhoben sich hier seit der Anlage der Altstadt (ab 1180) mehrere Vorgängerbauten, deren Patrozinium zum hl. Apostel Jakob d.Ä. erstmals 1270 genannt wird. 1643 zur selbständigen Pfarre erhoben, wurde die Kirche vor allem durch ihr “Mariahilf”- Gnadenbild von Lukas Cranach d.Ä. (um 1537) berühmt. Hervorzuheben ist auch das Grabdenkmal des Deutschordens-Hochmeisters Erzherzog Maximilian III. von Österreich von Caspar Gras (1618).
German-English translation:

St. James Cathedral

The present baroque cathedral parish was 1717-24 built according to plans by Johann Jakob Herkommer, with his characteristic dome choir. Since the founding of the old town (from 1180), several previous buildings have occupied this site, among them the patronal chapel of St. Apostle James the Elder, first mentioned in 1270. In 1643, an independent parish was formed here, whose church became known for having the famous with "Mariahilf" (Virgin Mary) painting - a revered image by Lucas Cranach the Elder (around 1537). Also here is the grave monument of the German Order's Grand Master Archduke Maximilian III. of Austria by Caspar Gras (1618).

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Erected by Stadt Innsbruck (City of Innsbruck).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1270.

Location. 47° 16.162′ N, 11° 23.624′ E. Marker is in Innenstadt, Tirol (Tyrol), in Innsbruck. Marker is at the intersection of Domplatz and Pfarrgasse, on the right when traveling north on Domplatz. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Innenstadt, Tirol 6020, Austria. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Marc Antonio Cesti (a few steps from this marker); Innsbruck's First School (within shouting distance of this marker); Precht House (within shouting distance of this marker); Prechthaus (within shouting distance of this marker); The Teutonic Order House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Der "Neue Hof" mit den Goldenen Dachl (about 90 meters away); The Golden Roof and New Courtyard (about 90 meters away); Bederlunger House (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Innenstadt.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 15, 2013

2. St. James Cathedral Marker

The marker is on the right side of the the cathedral, near the front.

St. James Cathedral image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 15, 2013

3. St. James Cathedral

Innsbruck Peace Carillon plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 15, 2013

4. Innsbruck Peace Carillon plaque

This plaque is on the left side of the cathedral, near the front.

In diesem turm des domes zu St. Jakob
befindet sich das aus 48 glocken bestehende
Innsbrucker Friedensglockenspiel
es wurde am 4 dezember 1982 eingeweiht
und soll täglich zum frieden mahnen
Tourismusverband Innsbruck

German-English translation:

In this tower of the Cathedral of St. James
are the 48 bells that compose the
Innsbruck Peace Carillon
It was inaugurated on 4 December 1982
and shall daily toll for the remembrance of peace.
Innsbruck Tourism

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 550 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 3, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.