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Cathedral of Our Lady vs Sint-Jacob Antwerpen

Both are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Cathedral of Our Lady scores significantly better than St. James's Church. Cathedral of Our Lady ranks #1 in Antwerp with recommendations from 6 publications such as Michelin Guide, Afar Magazine and concierge.com.

Cathedral of Our Lady
Cathedral of Our Lady
9 / 10
Groenplaats 21, Antwerp, Belgium
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Concierge Concierge
"Antwerp's Cathedral of Our Lady is one of the most impressive Gothic churches in all of the Low Countries."
Fodor's Fodor's
"A miracle of soaring Gothic lightness, the Cathedral of Our Lady contains some of Rubens's greatest paintings." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The cathedral’s imposing interior sports late-baroque decorations, including four early Rubens canvases." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The vast interior contains several masterpieces, including works by Rubens, which complement the majesty of the surroundings. " Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Our Lady's Cathedral of Antwerp is the largest church in the Low Countries and outside is a fitting monument to the architects that created it, Jan and Pieter Appelmans." Full review
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Make sure to take a closer look at the bronze characters hard at work, you may be surprised by one that is actually living.
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Sint-Jacob Antwerpen
Sint-Jacob Antwerpen
8 / 10
Lange Nieuwstraat 75, Antwerp 2000, Belgium
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Peter Paul Rubens is buried in the white sandstone St. Jacob's Church." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The tomb is adorned with a painting, Our Lady Surrounded by Saints, which Rubens executed specifically for his tomb and which is actually a family portrait." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This flamboyant Gothic church with a baroque interior is the final resting place of Peter Paul Rubens" Full review