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St. James' Church, Weimar
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Volker + Fahrrad
April 7, 2026
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The church stands on the Jakobshügel, probably the oldest settlement area in Weimar.
As early as 1168, a pilgrimage church was consecrated at this site, as Weimar was a stop on the Way of St. James to Santiago de Compostela. The present building is a single-nave Baroque church, built in 1712/13 after the demolition of the dilapidated predecessor. The church tower is accessible. The former watchman's dwelling offers one of the most beautiful panoramic views over Weimar's old town.
As early as 1168, a pilgrimage church was consecrated at this site, as Weimar was a stop on the Way of St. James to Santiago de Compostela. The present building is a single-nave Baroque church, built in 1712/13 after the demolition of the dilapidated predecessor. The church tower is accessible. The former watchman's dwelling offers one of the most beautiful panoramic views over Weimar's old town.
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Romy ☮️🕊️
November 5, 2023
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The Jakobskirchhof, located in Weimar's Jakobsviertel around the Jakobskirche, is the oldest surviving burial site in the residential city. From 1530 to 1818 it was the main cemetery in Weimar. It became the final resting place for Lucas Cranach, Johann C. A. Musäus, Friedrich Schiller, Christiane von Goethe and many more. a. (Source: Weimar-Lese)
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Paul
October 8, 2024
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Jakobskirche Weimar
The church is named after a station on the Way of St. James to Santiago de Compostela. A church had stood on the Jakobshügel hill named after it since 1168, but was demolished in 1712 because it was in disrepair. A single-nave baroque church was built on the same site in 1713, which became the court church after the fire at Weimar Castle in 1774. After being occupied by French troops, Jakobskirche served as a military hospital. It was later restored under the expert advice of Clemens Wenzeslaus Coudray until 1817.
The church is named after a station on the Way of St. James to Santiago de Compostela. A church had stood on the Jakobshügel hill named after it since 1168, but was demolished in 1712 because it was in disrepair. A single-nave baroque church was built on the same site in 1713, which became the court church after the fire at Weimar Castle in 1774. After being occupied by French troops, Jakobskirche served as a military hospital. It was later restored under the expert advice of Clemens Wenzeslaus Coudray until 1817.
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