Sights · 33 of the best in Ljubljana
Church of St James
Robba’s altar and the tallest belfry
About Church of St James
The Church of St James was built by the Jesuits between 1613 and 1615, next to their college, which taught theology, philosophy, medicine and music, and was rebuilt around 1701. Francesco Robba, who lived nearby, carved its altar and statues between 1728 and 1732. After the 1895 earthquake its two towers were replaced by a single belfry, the tallest in Ljubljana, and the octagonal Chapel of St Francis Xavier, inspired by Venetian models, is lavishly decorated with plasterwork. Our advice: dress respectfully and visit outside service times.
Why it's on our list
- Altar and statues by Francesco Robba
- The tallest belfry in the city
- The ornate Chapel of St Francis Xavier
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Church of St James before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Church of St James are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Levstikov trg100 m1 min walk
- Taxi rank, Rimska cesta450 m6 min walk
Key sights
- Ljubljana Castle300 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- St Nicholas Cathedral500 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Congress Square550 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Central Market550 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Triple Bridge550 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Prešeren Square600 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Dragon Bridge650 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
- National Gallery of Slovenia1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Metelkova Mesto1.4 kmWalk 17 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Tivoli Park1.4 kmWalk 17 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 7 min
Getting around
- Railway & bus station1.3 kmWalk 17 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Ljubljana Airport (Brnik)20 kmCar or taxi 63 min