When in one episode of the TV series The Scarlet Pimpernel pursues Francoise, she flees from him behind the facade of the Gothic Church of St. James. The shot shows to good effect its western facade and entrance, which is hidden between two towers of differing heights. Above it is a window with rich Gothic ornamentation.

The town church was built with the backing of rich Kutná Hora burghers. However, a number of important events impacted its construction. The building work was interrupted in the period of the Hussite Wars. Four years after its completion the church was damaged in a fire. A few years later the high northern tower was struck by lightning. However, the church withstood all of this damage. Today it serves for religious purposes and, thanks to its excellent acoustics and large organ, is also a great venue for concerts.