Saint James' Church

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Saint James' Church is considered 'unstable' and is not open to the general public. Only the tower remains of the original church, and is in late Romanesque style, dating from 1220-1230, clearly early times in the history of Leuven. It has been a parish church since 1252, and collegiate church since 1454.

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Address
Pelgrimstraat 3, Leuven, Belgium

Established
1220-1230

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