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Jakobskirche
Baroque elegance and historic wedding site
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Built in 1713, the Jakobskirche in Weimar showcases baroque architecture designed by Clemens Wenzeslaus Coudray. The church tower, open to the public during the day, offers panoramic views of the city. The nearby Jakobsfriedhof is the resting place of notable figures such as Lucas Cranach and Friedrich Schiller.
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Goethe and Christiane Vulpius were married in the sacristy.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1713
- Architect
- Clemens Wenzeslaus Coudray
- Heritage Status
- Heritage Monument
- Denomination
- Lutheran
- Opening Hours
- Apr-Sep 10:00-18:00; Oct-Mar 11:00-15:00
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
Audio Guide
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Part of These Trails
Churches of WeimarStop 2 of 9
Heritage Sites in Weimar — Hidden GemsStop 5 of 13
Location
Nearby
Jakobskirchhof
15 m away
Stadtmuseum Weimar
135 m away
Johannes Falk
148 m away
Museum Zwangsarbeit im Nationalsozialismus
154 m away
Kunsthalle Harry Graf Kessler
137 m away
Brunnen am Graben
173 m away
Ferdinand-Freiligrath-Straße
158 m away
Spucken und Schlucken
164 m away