St. Jakobi

St. Jakobi is a brick church reaching about 112 meters high in Lübeck's Old City, built with intricate brick patterns characteristic of the northern style. The building features slender towers and large window openings typical of this construction method.

The church was founded in 1227 as Lübeck became a major trading center and opened to the public in 1334. This founding period marked the rise of the city as a vital hub for commerce across the Baltic region.

The church displays craftsmanship passed down through generations of builders and artisans across centuries. You can see this skill directly in the carved wooden elements and colored windows throughout the interior.

The church is centrally located in the Old City and easily accessible on foot, though it functions primarily as an active place of worship. Visitors should check opening times in advance and observe respectful conduct during services.

Seven copper nails were hammered into the church steeple by local craftsmen following a local tradition. These nails were meant to symbolically connect earth and heaven.

Location: Lübeck's Old City

Inception: 1227

Official opening: 1334

Architectural style: Brick Gothic

Height: 112.04 m

Made from material: brick

Website: http://luebeck.de/tourismus/sightseeing/sehenswuerdigkeiten/kirchen/jakobikirche.html

GPS coordinates: 53.87090,10.68900

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:42