The Church of St. James near Old Town Square offers Latin mass every other Sunday. It was originally a Gothic structure but completely redone in Baroque after a 1689 fire destroyed it. The interiors are quite ornate and the acoustics make it one of the best places for a classical music concert. It is home to a very old and famous organ, so concerts are the best way to see it in all its splendor. Tickets for these are sold on the steps. If you plan to attend a concert, know that it can get very chilly sitting for long periods in such old stone churches. Note the desiccated human hand hanging to the right above the entrance – and yes, it’s real. Allegedly a thief once tried to take the jewels off the sacred Virgin Mary statue, but she grabbed it grabbed it and wouldn’t let go – so it had to be severed. It now serves as decoration and warning.
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