San Giacomo Maggiore Church, Baroque church in Crema, Italy.

San Giacomo Maggiore is a baroque church in central Crema featuring stone columns, ornate vaults, and detailed architectural decoration throughout its interior. The design showcases the principles of Italian baroque style with carefully crafted ceilings and decorated surfaces.

The church likely dates to the 10th-century Borgo San Giacomo and was donated to hermit monks by Bishop Alberto Prandoni in 1257, confirmed by a bull of Alexander IV. It collapsed in 1511 and was rebuilt with eight side altars while keeping three Romanesque apses. In 1732 Giovan Battista Caniana demolished those apses and rebuilt the choir, finished the next year and decorated by Francesco Maria Bianchi; he also designed the organ loft and counter-loft.

The parish is still served by the two confraternities founded in the 15th century: the Beata Vergine Annunziata (1473) and the Consorzio del Santissimo Sacramento (1492), whose funds paid for the 18th-century baroque remodelling. In 1651 relics of Saints Gaudentius, Apollonius, Marinus and Veneranda were donated and placed on the altar of the Beata Vergine. The church was consecrated on 20 May 1593 by bishop Gian Giacomo Diedo.

The church is located in central Crema and is generally open to both worshippers and visitors during regular hours. It is respectful to keep noise levels down and be mindful that this is an active place of worship.

The church holds the status of Italian national heritage and stands out as one of the finest baroque examples in the area. This recognition reflects the high quality of its artistic execution and architectural craftsmanship.