St. James' Church: the first step to Compostela?

St. James' Church is still the Antwerp starting place for pilgrims traveling to Santiago de Compostela. The late Gothic church is mostly made of marble. In St. James' Church you will discover an art collection with works by Jordaens, Rubens and Van Balen, among others. You will also find the burial chapel of Peter Paul Rubens.

St. James' Church used to be located in an affluent neighborhood. Now Rubens' parish church is in the middle of the student neighborhood. Recently, researchers discovered 16th-century murals there.

Additional information:

• Mon. - Sun.: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  The opening hours of the church are variable (no visits possible when there are celebrations), so please inform the parish secretariat very well in advance. The parish secretariat can be reached every Tuesday from 1pm-5pm and on Wednesdays from 10am-12pm:
  Tel: 03 232 10 32
  e-mail: info@sintjacobantwerpen.be
• The tomb of Rubens cannot be visited until 2028 due to restoration works.
• Admission fee to the church is not included in the price.