St. James's Church

Toruń, Poland

St. James's church (often mistakenly called St Jacob's), a basilica from the 14th century, with monumental wall paintings and Gothic stalls. The unique character of the church is determined by a myriad of decorations, detail styles and multicolour glazed brick. In the New Market Square, the church can be entered through the Gothic gate with a pillar and the Baroque figure of St. James, the patron.

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świętego Jakuba 20, Toruń, Poland
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Founded: 14th century
Category: Religious sites in Poland

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www.visittorun.pl

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4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Mad Ness (2 months ago)
Beautiful church
bibin chacko (3 months ago)
Beautiful i like it there i reaching then very tired but came inside and rest cool air so feel awesome my drowsiness all most gone a way i think is historical maybe Ok interior design old model that's good
Andrea Melkuhn (4 months ago)
This is an interesting and wonderful church of Saint James which worth a visit.
Criss Circler (9 months ago)
Beatiful
Rhonda Hosler (12 months ago)
Really beautiful architecture.
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