St. Jacob's Church, Lübeck, Germany

St. Jacob's church is easy to recognise from a distance as it has four spherical globes on the tower's helm edge. The three-naved Gothic brick hall church (built in 1334) has been the church of seafarers since the Middle Ages. It was consecrated together with St. Mary's and St. Peter's. Since the church did not suffer any damage during the 2nd World War, the boxed pew and historic organ are still intact. The small 'Stellwagen organ' is one of the best preserved examples of North German organs from the 16th century.

A lifeboat commemorates the sinking of the four-masted barque 'Pamir' in 1957. It is located in the north tower chapel and represents the 'National Memorial for Civilian Shipping' today.

St. Jacob's is a memorial site for international seafarers and placed in its vault beneath the Pamir chapel, which serves as a Columbarium (a place of memory), are the urns of those whose lives were intertwined with the sea. An ensemble of three-storey brick eaves houses built in 1601 stands in front of St. Jacob's. These served as residences for the pastors and preachers of St. Jacob's Church.

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William Wright (10 months ago)
Stunning structure from all angles, you will certainly pass by this one, which will offer many priceless photo opportunities. We did not go in (even though we tried earlier, unsuccessfully). The Hospital building across the street is very pretty as well. One of the towers is off kilter, and I am not sure what the story is about that. But it is interesting none the less.

Dejan Braki (2 years ago)
The St. Jakob's is located in the northern part of Lubeck Old town, close to the Northern city gate and the Heiligen-Geist hospital. Miraculously, it was undamaged during intensive WWII bombing, so we see the original one today. That's clearly visible on a beautiful Altar and organ. The Church dates back to 14 c, dedicated to seamen

Paweł (2 years ago)
St. Jacob's church is the three-naved Gothic brick hall church built in 1334. It has been the church of seafarers since the Middle Ages. You can find there a lifeboat which commemorates the sinking of the four-masted barque 'Pamir' in 1957.

phhpro (3 years ago)
stunning vistas. incredible work of art

Vinay Kulkarni (4 years ago)
Nice church. Vintage. Lovely construction. Must see.

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