Jacobikerk (Jacobi Church), Utrecht
The Jacobi Church (Jacobikerk) is a landmark Protestant church in Utrecht. The building is located on the St Jacobsstraat, named for its patron saint St. James the Greater. The church is one of the medieval parish churches of Utrecht, along with the Buurkerk, the Nicolaïkerk and the Geertekerk.
Today it is known as the starting place for Dutch pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostella along the Way of St. James. The Dutch Confraternity of St. James is located around the corner on the St. Jacobskerkhof.
The current gothic church dates from the end of the 13th century, but was expanded in the 14th and 15th centuries.
The church is still used on Sundays as a church but can be rented it out the rest of the week for other functions, including weddings and concerts, but also various cultural initiatives of the city or the local university.
Today it is known as the starting place for Dutch pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostella along the Way of St. James. The Dutch Confraternity of St. James is located around the corner on the St. Jacobskerkhof.
The current gothic church dates from the end of the 13th century, but was expanded in the 14th and 15th centuries.
The church is still used on Sundays as a church but can be rented it out the rest of the week for other functions, including weddings and concerts, but also various cultural initiatives of the city or the local university.
Sight description based on Wikipedia.
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Sight Name: Jacobikerk (Jacobi Church)
Sight Location: Utrecht, Netherlands (See walking tours in Utrecht)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Utrecht, Netherlands (See walking tours in Utrecht)
Sight Type: Religious
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