St. James' Church, Hamburg
St. James' Church (German: Hauptkirche St. Jacobi) is one of the five principal churches (Hauptkirchen) of Hamburg. In 1529, it became a Lutheran church. It is located directly in the city centre, has a 125 m tall tower and features a famous organ by Arp Schnitger from 1693. It is dedicated to St James the Greater and often incorrectly referred to in English as St Jacob's.
| St. James' Church Hauptkirche St. Jacobi | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Lutheran |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
| Location | |
| Location | Quarter Neustadt, Hamburg, Germany |
Shown within Hamburg, Germany St. James' Church, Hamburg (Germany) | |
| Geographic coordinates | 53°33′01″N 10°00′02″E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Gothic |
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