Scots Monastery Church of St. James
Schottenkirche St. Jakob
A Romanesque church built by Irish monks in the 12th century. Its north portal is covered in enigmatic reliefs, and it is considered one of the most important Romanesque sculptural works in Germany.
In the Middle Ages, 'Scottish' generally referred to the Irish. The monastery was founded by Irish Benedictine monks. The reliefs on the church's north portal depict monsters, figures, and symbolic motifs, and their meanings are still debated today. They are now protected by a glass enclosure. The interior is a simple Romanesque space, and entry is free. The church is on the western edge of the old town, about a five-minute walk from Haidplatz.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Dominican Church of St. Blasius
- Haidplatz
- Thurn und Taxis Palace
- Basilica of St. Emmeram
- Kepler Museum
- Old Town Hall & Reichstag Museum
- Golden Tower
- document Neupfarrplatz