St. James's Church

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St. James's Church was originally built around 1240, but 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 century the church's interior was remodeled in its present Baroque style.

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Address
Sint-Jakobsplein 1, Bruges, Belgium

Established
1240

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