St.-Jacobi, Lutheran church in Cuxhaven, Germany
St.-Jacobi is a Lutheran church in Cuxhaven built in Romanesque style using fieldstone with a western tower. The single-nave interior features a painted wooden ceiling and two notable altars from the 15th and 17th centuries.
The church was built around 1200 on elevated ground and became a landmark in Cuxhaven. Major renovation work on the tower occurred in 1520, marking an important change to the building's original form.
The church serves as an active gathering place for worship and community events in Cuxhaven today. Its wooden ceiling and historic altars reflect the spiritual traditions that have shaped the site for generations.
The church is located in central Cuxhaven and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors should check opening hours in advance, as regular worship services may limit access at certain times.
The interior houses an organ built by Arp Schnitger and Andreas Weber in 1682 using components from an earlier instrument made in 1598. This blend of old and new craftsmanship represents a rare example of organ building that evolved across different generations.
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