St. Jacobi, Gothic church building in Nauen, Germany
St. Jacobi stands at Martin Luther Square as a three-nave hall church made of brick with a five-sided choir and pointed arches throughout. The structure seats around 900 people and continues to serve as an active Protestant church today.
The bell tower dates to the 12th century, while the main structure was built in the first half of the 15th century on earlier foundations. These early medieval roots shape the age and architectural development of the site.
The interior holds a baroque high altar from 1708 with a crucifixion group and an ornate baptismal font from 1724 showing biblical scenes. These artworks continue to shape the character of the worship space.
The church welcomes visitors regularly for Protestant services as part of the Nauen-Rathenow church district. The best time to explore is outside of service hours so you can view the interior calmly.
Two major fires in 1414 and 1695 destroyed large portions of the church and led to extensive renovations. These disasters left a lasting mark on the building and the interior arrangement you see today.
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