Jakobikirche, Gothic church in Rotenburg an der Fulda, Germany
The Jakobikirche is a Gothic church with two aisles and eleven large windows decorated with fish bladder tracery, while a classical copper roof crowns the tower top. The interior is flooded with light through these broad windows and offers a clear view of the furnishings.
The first church foundation dates to 1248, but a devastating fire in the city in 1478 destroyed the building. The current church structure arose from the subsequent reconstruction and was consecrated in 1495.
The church displays craftsmanship from different periods in its furnishings and decorations. The interior holds artworks that came from the surrounding princely residence and found their home here over centuries.
The church sits on the marketplace and is accessible for visits during daytime hours. Regular services and events take place in the space, so opening times may vary accordingly.
Historical measurement standards are engraved into the stone of the west portal, which once served as binding measurement norms for the entire town. These carvings show the control the town ruler exercised over market trade.
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