The Grote of Sint-Jacobskerk is the main Gothic church of The Hague, looming over the old city centre near the Binnenhof. The building dates from the 15th century, and its tower — visible from much of the centre — has been a landmark since the Counts of Holland first established their court nearby. The interior is large and atmospheric, with the characteristic whitewashed walls and plain glass windows of a Dutch Protestant church, and a notable late-Gothic choir.
The church is surrounded by one of the more pleasant squares in the city centre, and the area around it — the old market and government quarter — repays a slow walk. Services are still held regularly, but the church is also open to visitors and occasionally hosts concerts and exhibitions. The belfry can be climbed for views over the historic centre and the rooftops stretching toward the sea.