Innsbruck - Cathedral of St. James Domkirche zu St. Jakob
|
|
Pfarrgasse, to the right of the Goldenes Dachl, leads north to the Domplatz, in which stands the Cathedral (Dom; formerly the town parish church of St James, raised to the status of cathedral in 1964), with an imposing twin-towered west front and a high dome over the choir. It was built in 1717- 24 to the design of the Baroque architect Johann Jakob Herkommer (d. 1717) and restored after suffering heavy damage in 1944 during the Second World War.
|
Must-see attractions nearby:
|
Hours:
May 1 to October 31: 7am-7pm
November 1 to April 30: 6:30am-6pm
Tips: Closed Fridays from noon-3pm and during religious services.
Read More
