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Acclaimed Churches of Innsbruck
Guide Location: Austria » Innsbruck
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 8
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 2.7 km
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Author: irenes
When you begin you religious experience at Innsbruck, you should first decide what you want to get out of the rare opportunity. Are you searching for a pleasant time, peace, serenity, and/or beautiful religious sights? If so, you have came to the right place.
Tour Stops and Attractions
Kapuzinerkirche
1) Kapuzinerkirche
Kapuzinerkirche is a marvelous church, which is the German name for the Capuchin church in Innsbruck. Kapuzinerkirche is an old church, a place of serenity and peace for your soul and mind. Archduke Ferdinand II of Tyrol, Arcgducess Anna Catherine, and their daughters laid the first stones of this church.
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Jesuitenkirche
2) Jesuitenkirche
Jesuitenkirche, German for "Jesuit Church," is considered one of the most important churches of Innsbruck. The church is an old basilica, built during 13 years of the 17th century. Mass is held in the national language, but on Saturdays, there is a special English Mass held in the crypt.
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Hofkirche
3) Hofkirche
Hofkirche is a Gothic church built between the years of 1553–1563. The infrastructure was designed by Ferdinand I as a memorial to his grandfather Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor (1459–1519). The church contains the tomb of Andreas Hofer, one of Tirol's national heroes.
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Dom zu St. Jakob
4) Dom zu St. Jakob
While walking through the numerous streets in Innsbruck, visitors will be sure to notice the multitude of Baroque styled buildings, edifices, and churches. The Dom zu St. Jakob, German for the Cathedral of St. Jacob, is one of the most grand. The church dates back to the 18th century and amazingly survived the Second World War.
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Spitalskirche
5) Spitalskirche
Spitalskirche is another old church, located in the center of town. Spitalskirche, or as it's also called Alte Spitalskirche zum Hl. Geist, is a Roman- Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit Hospital. Basilica dates back to the 14th century, where in 1326, the building was transformed into a hospital while also serving as a church.
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Johanneskirche
6) Johanneskirche
Innsbruck is dominated by the fantastic Gothic style architecture and Johanneskirche is a perfect example of this sacred design. The construction of the Roman Catholic Church of St. John began in 1729 and was designed by the famous architect, Anton Gumpp. The church honors the canonized St. Johann Nepomuk. It's interior is made in the Rococo style and is embellished by a multitude of fabulous frescoes made by Josef Schöpf.
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Herz Jesu
7) Herz Jesu
Herz Jesu, German for "Heart of Jesus," is a minor basilica with a Renaissance style. The church is a nice place to clarify your thoughts and the needs of your heart and soul. Herz Jesu is located south of the Old city.
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Servitenkirche
8) Servitenkirche
Servitenkirche, also known under the name Servite Church, is located at the Maria-Theresienstraße in Innsbruck. Doors are open for prayer every Saturday and Sunday, as well as during the week. It is a nice church, depicted in beautiful frescoes, icons, candles, and sacred images. The church is attached to the St. Joseph's Basilica. It was built during 1613-1616.
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