Sint-Jacobskapel

Sint-Jacobskapel is a small chapel located in the village of Galder, North Brabant, Netherlands. The chapel was built around 1200 and is one of the oldest and most famous chapels in the Netherlands.

• The name "Sint-Jacob" refers to Saint James the Greater, who is often depicted as walking with his staff and a scallop shell.
• According to legend, Saint James brought Christianity to Spain and was martyred there.
• The chapel was likely built as a pilgrimage stop for travelers following the route of Saint James, also known as the Way of St. James.

The Sint-Jacobskapel is a small building, measuring only about 10 meters (33 feet) long and 5 meters (16 feet) wide. It has a simple rectangular shape with a gabled roof and a stone base.

1. The chapel's interior features a few ancient frescoes and some ornate stone carvings.

Today, the Sint-Jacobskapel is a popular tourist destination and a significant cultural landmark in the Netherlands. Visitors can explore the chapel and its surroundings, which include a small garden and a monument to the pilgrims who followed the Way of St. James.