Stadtkirche St. Jakob - Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria, Germany
N 49° 22.670 E 010° 10.675
32U E 585501 N 5470126
The Lutheran parish church of St. Jacob was built between 1311 and 1484. // Die evangelisch-lutherische Stadtpfarrkirche St. Jakob wurde zwischen 1311 und 1484 erbaut.
Waymark Code: WMYKRV
Location: Bayern, Germany
Date Posted: 06/26/2018
Views: 5
It is a church on the pilgrimage route to St. James Church in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. It has two towers (south tower: 55.2 m, 57.7 m north tower) and was built in the High-Gothic style. The church is famous for its high altar and religious artworks.
St Jakobs Church was completed in stages over a period of more than one hundred years from 1311-1484. Due to its long construction time, many different master craftsmen were involved in the building.
A legend has it that the southern tower was built by the master himself whereas the leaner northern tower was built by his journeyman (a qualified apprentice). The master was said to have been so enraged by the superior workmanship of his journeyman that he threw himself off his tower and plunged to his death.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1311
Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Lutheran
Street address of Church:
Kirchplatz 14
Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria Germany
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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