# Kulturkirken Jakob

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Kulturkirken Jakob is a church building in Oslo, designed by Georg Andreas Bull and built in 1880. The building originally carried the name St James’s Church.

Its 1880 altarpiece, created by Eilif Peterssen, shows adoring shepherds in a biblical scene. A relief of the Archangel Michael hangs in the porch. It served as the main parish church for Jakob parish until 1985, when restoration closed the building. The restored church reopened in February 2000 as a cultural venue.

It presents theatre, dance, concerts, exhibitions, and other cultural events within a former religious setting. The basement contains showrooms for exhibitions and visual art. Its acoustics support concerts, while the architecture contributes to the atmosphere of performances and gatherings. The church provides seating for about 600 people.

Kirkelig Kulturverksted manages the building for cultural projects and activity. Seminars, conferences, and private gatherings also take place inside. Kulturkirken Jakob shows how Oslo can adapt historic architecture while preserving religious art and character. The building links Oslo’s architectural heritage with its cultural life.

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