St. James' Church, Antwerp

Name: St. James' Church
Address: Lange Nieuwstraat 73, Antwerp, 2000, Belgium
Telephone: +32 491 99 99 57

#33 among attractions in Antwerp

Church, Peter Paul Rubens, Gothic architecture, Historical place

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St. James' Church is a former Collegiate church in Antwerp, Belgium. The church is built on the site of a hostel for pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela. The present building is the work of the Waghemakere family and Rombout Keldermans, in Brabantine Gothic style. The church contains the grave of Peter Paul Rubens in the eastern chapel. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 51°13'12"N, 4°24'38"E

Address

Lange Nieuwstraat 73Antwerpen (Universiteitsbuurt)Antwerp 2000 Belgium

Contact

+32 491 99 99 57

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St. James' Church open?

St. James' Church is open:

Monday 2 pm - 5 pm
Tuesday 2 pm - 5 pm
Wednesday 2 pm - 5 pm
Thursday 2 pm - 5 pm
Friday 2 pm - 5 pm
Saturday 2 pm - 5 pm
Sunday 2 pm - 5 pm

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

Nearby attractions include Callewaert Vanlangendonck Gallery, Antwerp (1 min walk), University of Antwerp, Antwerp (4 min walk), Antwerp Trade Fair, Antwerp (6 min walk), Rubenshuis, Antwerp (6 min walk).

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

The nearest stations to St. James' Church:

Tram

Sint-Jacob • Lines: 11 (1 min walk)
Jezusstraat • Lines: 11 (5 min walk)

Bus

Roosevelt C1 • Lines: 771, 775, 776 (7 min walk)
Roosevelt C2 • Lines: 720, 770, 772 (7 min walk)

Train

Antwerpen-Centraal (14 min walk)

Ferry

Steenplein Antwerpen • Lines: Waterbus Schelde Hemiksem-Antwer, Waterbus Schelde Lillo-Antwerpen (17 min walk)
Sint-Anna Jachthavenweg • Lines: Waterbus Schelde Hemiksem-Antwer, Waterbus Schelde Lillo-Antwerpen (29 min walk)