St. James's Parish Church, Ljubljana

Name: St. James's Parish Church
Address: Levstikov trg 2, Ljubljana, 1000, Slovenia
Telephone: +386 1 252 17 27

#38 among attractions in Ljubljana

Baroque architecture, Church

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St. James's Parish Church is a church in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. It is dedicated to St. James the Greater. Its name is often incorrectly translated as St. Jacob's because Slovene, like many other languages, uses the same word for both James and Jacob. ()

Local name: Župnijska cerkev sv. Jakoba, Ljubljana Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 46°2'46"N, 14°30'27"E

Address

Levstikov trg 2Ljubljana 1000 Slovenia

Contact

+386 1 252 17 27

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

Nearby attractions include: Ljubljana Castle, Ljubljana Cathedral, Robba Fountain, Congress Square.

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Congress Square, Ljubljana
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Town Square, Ljubljana
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

Nearby attractions include Gruber Mansion, Ljubljana (2 min walk), St. Florian's Church, Ljubljana (2 min walk), Stična Mansion, Ljubljana (2 min walk), ŠKUC Theatre, Ljubljana (2 min walk).

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

The nearest stations to St. James's Parish Church:

Bus

602102 ~ Gornji trg / Ljubljana G.trg • Lines: 11, 11B, 19B, 19I, 2, 27, 3, 3B, 3G, N3, N3B (2 min walk)
Gornji trg • Lines: 11, 11B, 19B, 19I, 2, 27, 3, 3B, 3G, N3, N3B (2 min walk)

Train

Ljubljana Tivoli (18 min walk)
Ljubljana Rakovnik (22 min walk)