St.-Jacobi-Kirche, Gothic Lutheran church in Neustadt in Sachsen, Germany
St.-Jacobi-Kirche is a Gothic building with a preserved 15th-century vaulted choir connected to a redesigned nave through a triumphal arch from 1884. The interior displays a careful blend of older architectural sections and later additions.
The church was first mentioned in 1346 as an established place of worship in the city. It underwent major renewal work in 1883 under architect Gotthilf Ludwig Möckel to address structural damage.
The church displays valuable 16th-century epitaphs by sculptor Christoph Walther II near the altar steps, commemorating notable figures from the area. These stone memorials tell stories of people who lived and died in the region.
The interior is easiest to explore during summer opening hours when visitors can stop by on Tuesdays. Those interested at other times can contact the local parish to arrange a visit.
The altar space features three finials representing the Holy Trinity that work together to create a balanced room composition. The carved pulpit displays the symbols of the four evangelists in fine relief carvings on its sides.
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