Sankt Jakob, Bamberg

Name: Sankt Jakob
Address: Bamberg, Germany

#25 among attractions in Bamberg

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Facts and practical information

St. Jakob is one of the oldest churches in Bamberg in the core and is located just a few meters above the Domberg on the Jakobsberg, one of the seven hills of Bamberg.

Coordinates: 49°53'27"N, 10°52'37"E

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Sankt Jakob – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bamberg Cathedral, Kloster Michelsberg, Altenburg, Bamberg Horseman.

~1290 ftE
Romanesque cathedral known for sculpture
Bamberg Cathedral, Bamberg
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg, the Bamberg Cathedral stands as a majestic testament to the city's rich history and architectural grandeur. Officially named the Cathedral of St. Peter and St.
~1040 ftNE
Large church in an ancient monastery
Kloster Michelsberg, Bamberg
6 min walk • Perched atop one of the seven hills of Bamberg, Germany, the Kloster Michelsberg, or Michelsberg Abbey, is a historic site that has watched over the city for centuries. This former Benedictine monastery, which dates back to the 12th century, is not only an embodiment...
0.8 miSW
Forts and castles, Historical place, View point
Altenburg, Bamberg
20 min walk • The Altenburg is a castle that sits on the tallest of the seven hills of Bamberg, southern Germany, overlooking the town. It is located in Upper Franconia, a region in the state of Bavaria, and dates back to at least 1109.
~1380 ftE
Iconic 13th-century equestrian sculpture
Bamberg Horseman, Bamberg
7 min walk • The Bamberg Horseman is an early 13th-century stone equestrian statue by an anonymous medieval sculptor in the cathedral of Bamberg, Germany.
~1900 ftE
Nightlife, Brewery
Schlenkerla, Bamberg
10 min walk • Schlenkerla is a historic brewpub in Bamberg, Franconia, Germany renowned for its smoked Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier.
~1060 ftN
Theater
Theater am Michelsberg, Bamberg
6 min walk • Theater am Michelsberg is a theatre in Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany.
0.7 miE
Museum, Baroque architecture, Vernacular architecture
Villa Dessauer, Bamberg
18 min walk • The Villa Dessauer is a mansion in Bamberg, Germany, which is used as an art gallery by the local City Council. The edifice was built in 1884 by the Jewish merchant Carl Dessauer.
~1180 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum
Historical Museum Bamberg, Bamberg
6 min walk • The Historical Museum of Bamberg is a museum in Bamberg, Germany, located in the Alte Hofhaltung next to the city's cathedral. Together with the Villa Dessauer and the Collection Ludwig, a collection of porcelain and faience, it belongs to the museums of the city.
~1290 ftE
Library, Baroque architecture
Bamberg State Library, Bamberg
7 min walk • The Bamberg State Library is a combined universal, regional and research library with priority given to the humanities. Today it is housed in the New Residence, the former prince-bishop's new palace.
0.6 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
E.T.A.-Hoffmann-Theater, Bamberg
16 min walk • The E.T.A.-Hoffmann-Theater is a theatre in Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany, named after the writer E. T. A. Hoffmann.
0.4 miE
Historical place, City hall
Old Town Hall, Bamberg
12 min walk • The Old Town Hall in Bamberg is one of the most important buildings that characterize the historic city center. It is located between Bergstadt and Inselstadt in the left arm of the Regnitz River. This location...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sankt Jakob?

Nearby attractions include Kloster Michelsberg, Bamberg (6 min walk), Alte Hofhaltung, Bamberg (6 min walk), Theater am Michelsberg, Bamberg (6 min walk), Fränkisches Brauereimuseum, Bamberg (6 min walk).

How to get to Sankt Jakob by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sankt Jakob:

Bus

Bamberg Jakobsplatz • Lines: 910, 913 (1 min walk)
Bamberg Storchsgasse • Lines: 910 (3 min walk)

Train

Bamberg (31 min walk)