St. Jakobi, Coesfeld

St. Jakobi is a Romanesque parish church in Coesfeld with a broad flat-roofed nave, narrow side aisles, and two transepts. A separate bell tower stands beside the main structure in campanile style.

The original church separated from Lambertikirche in the late 12th century to function as an independent parish. An air raid on Coesfeld on March 21, 1945 completely destroyed the building.

The Paradies corridor displays stone sculptures and Romanesque capitals recovered from the original destroyed structure. Visitors can see the detailed craftsmanship of medieval stonework up close in this gallery space.

The interior has been modernly restored with a 2014 organ featuring 46 sounding registers. Visitors should note that the church may have limited opening hours during weekdays and it is wise to check current availability before visiting.

The bell tower houses three bells named Maria, Anna Katharina Emmerick, and Engel, cast in 1959 by Petit & Edelbrock. These bells were newly created after the destruction of the original church structure.

Location: Coesfeld

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

GPS coordinates: 51.94294,7.16745

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:02