St. James's Church, Bruges

Name: St. James's Church
Address: Bruges, Belgium

#24 among attractions in Bruges

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St. James's Church is a Catholic church in Bruges, Belgium. Originally built around 1240, the church was considerably expanded in 1459 to match the rising affluence of Bruges, and was patronized by the Duke of Burgundy. In the late 17th and early 18th centuries the church's interior was remodeled in its present Baroque style. ()

Local name: Église Saint-Jacques de Bruges Coordinates: 51°12'38"N, 3°13'14"E

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Centrum (Steenstraatkwartier)Bruges Belgium

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St. James's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Belfry, Basilica of the Holy Blood, Groeningemuseum, St. Salvator's Cathedral.

~1290 ftSE
Medieval bell tower on market square
Belfry, Bruges
7 min walk • Rising majestically above the medieval skyline of Bruges, the Belfry of Bruges is an iconic symbol of the city's rich history and cultural heritage. This medieval bell tower, standing at a height of 83 meters, is a testament to the city's prominence in the Flemish...
~1670 ftSE
Church and pilgrimage site with holy relic
Basilica of the Holy Blood, Bruges
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bruges, Belgium, the Basilica of the Holy Blood is a revered church that holds a profound place in the city’s history and religious life. This Romanesque and Gothic architectural jewel is most famous for housing a venerated relic: a cloth...
0.4 miSE
Museum of classical Flemish art
Groeningemuseum, Bruges
12 min walk • The Groeningemuseum, nestled in the heart of Bruges, Belgium, is a premier destination for art enthusiasts and a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the region. Known for its extensive collection of Flemish and Belgian paintings, the museum offers visitors an...
~1870 ftS
Art-filled religious edifice with tower
St. Salvator's Cathedral, Bruges
10 min walk • St. Salvator's Cathedral, an iconic church in Bruges, Belgium, stands as a prominent feature of the city's skyline. It's the main church of the city and a site where history and artistry converge. Although not as towering as the famed Belfry of Bruges, the cathedral's...
~1010 ftSE
Popular central plaza with dining
Markt, Bruges
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bruges, Belgium, lies the historic Markt square, a vibrant and picturesque hub that has served as the city's commercial and social center for centuries. Enveloped by ornate and colorful buildings, Markt is not only a testament to the city's rich...
~1980 ftE
Church, Baroque architecture
St. Walburga Church, Bruges
10 min walk • The St. Walburga Church is a 17th-century Roman-Catholic church in Bruges built by the Jesuits in a Baroque style. It is now a parish church and contains many valuable art objects.
~730 ftE
Museum with the history of Belgian fries
Frietmuseum, Bruges
4 min walk • The Frietmuseum is a museum in Bruges, Belgium, which is devoted to the history of potatoes and the production of Belgian fries. It describes itself as "the first and only museum dedicated to potato fries".
~1290 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum
Choco-Story, Bruges
7 min walk • Choco-Story, the Chocolate Museum in Bruges, Belgium, is located in the sixteenth-century "Huis de Crone" building on Sint-Jansplein in central Bruges. This building was originally the home of a wine tavern. It later housed a bakery and, most recently, a furniture making shop.
~1720 ftSE
Gothic architecture, Architecture, City hall
Bruges City Hall, Bruges
9 min walk • The City Hall of Bruges, Belgium, is one of the oldest city halls in the entire Netherlands region. It is located on Burg Square, the area of the former fortified castle in the centre of Bruges.
0.5 miS
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Comedy club
Concertgebouw, Bruges
13 min walk • The Concertgebouw is a cultural centre in Bruges, Belgium. Located at 't Zand, it was completed in 2002 when Bruges was European Capital of Culture, designed by Paul Robbrecht and Hilde Daem.
~1260 ftE
Square
Jan van Eyckplein, Bruges
7 min walk • Jan van Eyckplein, also known as Jan van Eyck Square, is a square located at the intersection of Academiestraat, Spiegelrei and Spanjaardstraat in Bruges, the capital and largest city of the West Flanders province in the Flemish Region of Belgium. The square is named for noted Northern Renaissance painter Jan van Eyck.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. James's Church?

Nearby attractions include De Biekorf, Bruges (3 min walk), Frietmuseum, Bruges (4 min walk), De Pomp, Bruges (4 min walk), Florentijnse Loge, Bruges (5 min walk).

How to get to St. James's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. James's Church:

Bus

Brugge Sint Jacobskerk • Lines: 13, 3, 4 (1 min walk)
Biekorf • Lines: Stad Brugge Centrumshuttle (4 min walk)

Train

Brugge (25 min walk)
Brugge-Sint-Pieters (31 min walk)