The Jakobikirche is a historic structure with iconic twin towers. It has a whitewashed façade and glorious turrets that jut out from the charming town skyline. Chat with the clergy and learn the intriguing history and political origins of this fascinating church.
Admire the 16th-century late Gothic design that runs through the structure. You can also find evidence of Romanesque, Renaissance and Baroque touches from various eras.
Enter through the main portal or the side entrance to see the spacious hall. Gaze up at the high altar, the confessional and the stools among other ecclesiastical items that date back many centuries. Sit at a pew in this serene setting and consider its history and religious importance. Inspect the works of art lining the walls, including the carved Coronation of Mary and the fresco depictions of the saints.
Relax in the shade of the trees in the airy plaza wrapped around the church on a sunny afternoon. Enjoy snacks and drinks at the café tables spilling onto the street and watch people go by. In winter, the church is particularly enchanting, with its slanted roof covered in a layer of snow. Take a look at the various sculptures surrounding the church.
Note that the structure is the oldest church still in use in the city. Much of the building was reconstructed and renovated over the centuries, leaving only part of the tower from its initial inception. Find out more about the beginnings of the church. Historic bishop Hezilo of Hildesheim had the structure built in order to have a presence near the emperor, but the villagers rejected his influence in favor of the patronage of St. James.
The Jakobikirche is a little northwest of the Market Square in the historic center of the town of Goslar. Take a bus to one of the stops just a short walk from the church. Visit nearby sights, including the Monkhouse Museum of Modern Art Goslar, the Weberturm and the Neuwerkkirche Goslar.
