Evangelische Jakobus-Kirche, Gothic church in Breckerfeld, Germany.

The Evangelische Jakobus-Kirche is a late Gothic basilica, the only one in Westphalia, built from unplastered rubble stone. Its high nave and lower side aisles are crossed by a large transept, and the unusually large choir emphasizes the east end. The transept once had its own entrance, the Pilgertor, suggesting use by pilgrims on the Way of St. James.

The building emerged during the Gothic period and reflects the architectural traditions of medieval church construction in the region. Its structure demonstrates typical building techniques and influences from this era in North Rhine-Westphalia.

The church is dedicated to Saint James, whose scallop shell marks the pilgrim tradition; a former pilgrims' door in the transept and the keystone of Saint Nicholas facing it recall use by Jakobsweg pilgrims. A whale rib hangs on the west wall, said to have been brought by Breckerfeld merchants in the Middle Ages to show the size of northern sea creatures.

The church can be visited when community activities are scheduled, as it serves as an active meeting place with regular events. The Gothic building sits centrally in Breckerfeld and is easily reached on foot from the town center.

On the west wall hangs the rib of a giant whale, probably brought to Breckerfeld in the Middle Ages by local merchants to show townspeople how huge animals in the north were. Nearby is a replica of the Coventry Cross of Nails, recalling the World War II air raids. The church is the only late Gothic basilica in Westphalia.