St. James the Greater
Kostel svatého Jakuba Většího
Gothic hall church and national cultural monument founded in the mid-13th century. It features two towers, including a 63-meter lookout tower that formerly served as a city watchtower. Read more…
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Free for religious orders, priests, and ZTP holders. Student ID required for discounts. Last entry 30 minutes before closing.
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This Gothic hall church was founded between 1240 and 1243 and is designated as a national cultural monument. Consecrated to the patron of miners, the building is historically significant as a site for the Jihlava Compactata.
The structure features two prominent towers, with the northern tower standing 63 meters tall. Originally used as a city watchtower, it contains a gallery at a height of 40 meters that provides panoramic views of the surroundings. The church also houses a notable historic bell named Zuzana.
The interior is decorated with Baroque altars and includes rare historical artifacts such as a Renaissance baptismal font and a unique Pieta dating to 1330. The building is open to the public for viewing its architectural and artistic heritage.
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