Saint James' Church, Ghent

Name: Saint James' Church
Address: Bij Sint-Jacobs, Ghent, 9000, Belgium
Telephone: +32 9 223 25 26

#54 among attractions in Ghent

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Saint James' Church (address: Bij Sint-Jacobs) is a place located in Ghent (Vlaanderen region) and belongs to the category of church, sacred and religious sites.

It is situated at an altitude of 39 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 51°3'23"N latitude and 3°43'40"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Saint James' Church is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Sint-Jacobs (bus, 1 min walk), Gent Korenmarkt Perron 4 (tram, 7 min walk), Gent-Dampoort (train, 15 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Vrijdagmarkt (square, 3 min walk), Jacob van Artevelde (memorial, 3 min walk), A&Gallery (museum, 4 min walk).

Coordinates: 51°3'23"N, 3°43'40"E

Address

Bij Sint-JacobsBinnenstad (Kuip)Ghent 9000 Belgium

Contact

+32 9 223 25 26

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Saint James' Church?

Nearby attractions include Vrijdagmarkt, Ghent (3 min walk), Jacob van Artevelde, Ghent (3 min walk), A&Gallery, Ghent (4 min walk), Achtersikkel, Ghent (5 min walk).

How to get to Saint James' Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Saint James' Church:

Bus

Sint-Jacobs • Lines: Shuttle P+R Weba/Decathlon - sta (1 min walk)
Gent Sint-Jacobs • Lines: 17, 3, 38, 39, 5, 52, 53, 54, 55, 57, 58, 68, 69, 8 (2 min walk)

Tram

Gent Korenmarkt Perron 4 • Lines: 1, 4 (7 min walk)
Gent Sluizeken • Lines: 4 (8 min walk)

Train

Gent-Dampoort (15 min walk)