Jakobskirche

The stone church stands on elevated ground south of Urphar's center, surrounded by a walled cemetery and featuring a prominent sandstone altar.

The earliest stone fortification existed in the 8th century, with the tower rebuilt by the 10th century and the nave constructed from 1296 to 1297.

The interior walls display medieval frescoes by the 'Master of Urphar', including depictions of Christ in mandorla and scenes from religious life.

The church belongs to the Evangelical church district of Wertheim and maintains regular religious services in the Bettingen-Urphar-Lindelbach parish.

The church organ, built in 1780 by Johann Conrad Wehr from Marktheidenfeld, remains functional after its restoration in 1952 by Steinmeyer & Co.

Location: Wertheim

GPS coordinates: 49.74733,9.57249

Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:23