St. Jakob (St. James' Church)  

The Gothic old-Franconian Church of St. James (Jakobskirche) in the south-western part of the Old Town, in the so-called "St. James' Quarter" originally was the hospice church for the German Order. Today's building was erected in mid to late 14th century. When the church was reconstructed after extensive war damage, the exterior was reproduced, but changes were made in the interior. The nave with its three aisles, originally with a flat roof, but then vaulted, now is a wide hall without pillars and with a wooden clover-leaf ceiling.

The nave houses some remarkable works of art. The late Gothic "Twelve Messenger Altar" has lively, expressive groups of figures. Close to the chancel arch the most impressive sculpture is the "Mourning of Christ" by an unknown wood carver around 1500.

 

St. Jakob (St. James' Church)

Jakobsplatz

90402 Nuremberg

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Telephone +49(0)911 / 20 91 43

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Website

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Opening hours:

Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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