Innsbruck Cathedral (Dom St. Jakob)
Dom St. Jakob
A Baroque cathedral north of the old town, with trompe-l'oeil ceiling paintings by Asam and the altarpiece 'Rescue of the Virgin' by Lucas Cranach the Elder.
St. Jacob's Cathedral (Dom St. Jakob) was rebuilt between 1717 and 1724, with its twin-towered façade facing the cathedral square. Inside, the illusionistic ceiling paintings by Cosmas Damian Asam are highly three-dimensional. The altarpiece 'Rescue of the Virgin' is a work by Lucas Cranach the Elder and the cathedral's most precious treasure. Admission is free, though photography may incur a small fee. Sightseeing is not permitted during Mass. The cathedral is a 2-minute walk from the Golden Roof.
Opening hours
About 10:15–19:30 (until 18:30 in winter; confirm on site)
Nearby sights
- Imperial Palace & Court Church
- Golden Roof & Old Town
- City Tower
- Tyrolean Folk Art Museum
- Hofgarten
- Tyrolean State Museum Ferdinandeum
- Maria-Theresien-Straße & St. Anne's Column
- Triumphal Arch