The Church of St. James, or Great Church, one of the main attractions of the Hague. Along with the Binnenhof, the Church is the oldest building in the city. Traditionally, there is a ceremony of the baptism of members of the Royal family of the Netherlands.

The exact date of Foundation of the temple is unknown, however it is possible to assert with confidence that a wooden Church existed on this site in the XIII century, and in the middle of the fourteenth century mentions "great", i.e. a stone Church. The Church was originally Catholic, after the reformation it became a Protestant. Like all old buildings, the Church was rebuilt many times and rebuilt, the last large-scale restoration was carried out in the middle of the twentieth century.

In the interior of the Church attracted the attention vaulted ceilings, antique stained glass Windows (two of them have survived from the first half of the XVI century) and the carved oak pulpit of the Bishop, which dates back to the year 1550, and interesting gravestones. In the Church is an ancient body. On the walls depict the coats of arms of the knights of the Golden fleece.

The main attraction of the Church is hexagonal tower, this form is in principle not characteristic of Dutch architecture. The tower was built in the early XV century and still is one of the highest towers in the Netherlands, with an altitude of 92 metres. On the tower are the old clock and Carillon, which contains both old and modern bells.

Currently the Church is used for regular Church services, concerts and various cultural events.