St. Jacobi Church, Hamburg
Saint Jacobi Church is one of the five Lutheran churches found in Hamburg city centre. It is located in the Neustadt quarter, close to M枚nckebergstra脽e, one of the city鈥檚 main shopping streets. The first recorded mention of the church was in 1255, when it was listed as a small chapel outside of Hamburg鈥檚 city walls. It soon became a central part of the growing medieval city, and was replaced by a three naved hall church, similar to the nearby Saint Petri church. The fourth nave was added in the 15th century.
Saint Jacobi was destroyed by the extensive bombing of Hamburg during World War II. The church was rebuilt in 1963, in an unusual style featuring medieval design and a modern spire. Many of the church鈥檚 original features, including its 60-register baroque organ, survived the bombings and were installed in the new church. The organ, the largest in Northern Europe, can be heard at the church鈥檚 main service, held each Sunday morning.
Other medieval relics held within the modern church building include three altars dating from the 14th century, and the historic Ministers鈥� Room, featuring murals and landscape paintings by Johann Riesenberger. The stained glass windows, created by Charles Crodel, are a modern addition to this aesthetically pleasing place of worship.
Saint Jacobi was destroyed by the extensive bombing of Hamburg during World War II. The church was rebuilt in 1963, in an unusual style featuring medieval design and a modern spire. Many of the church鈥檚 original features, including its 60-register baroque organ, survived the bombings and were installed in the new church. The organ, the largest in Northern Europe, can be heard at the church鈥檚 main service, held each Sunday morning.
Other medieval relics held within the modern church building include three altars dating from the 14th century, and the historic Ministers鈥� Room, featuring murals and landscape paintings by Johann Riesenberger. The stained glass windows, created by Charles Crodel, are a modern addition to this aesthetically pleasing place of worship.
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Sight Name: St. Jacobi Church
Sight Location: Hamburg, Germany (See walking tours in Hamburg)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Hamburg, Germany (See walking tours in Hamburg)
Sight Type: Religious
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