St. James Church was built during the 14th and 15th centuries and is known for its ornate interior. Particularly noteworthy is the altarpiece depicting Luke, the Gentile physician, who wrote the "Gospel of Luke" and "Acts of the Apostles," and traveled with the Apostle Paul on his missionary journeys. There's also a beautiful pulpit made of marble and alabaster as well as one of the largest baroque-style organs in northern Europe, dating from 1693. Every Thursday at noon there is a guided tour of the organ, followed by a short concert. A guided tour of the church in English is available on the first Thursday of every month at 4 pm. The church tower houses a café with a splendid view over the city; it is run by the congregation and open on the first Saturday of every month. TRANSPORTATION: U3 Monckebergstrasse

Mon-Sat 10am-5pm

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