The Roman Catholic Church of St. James in Lauda was built from 1322 in the Gothic style. In 1608, with the exception of the old choir, it was completely demolished. The new church was rebuilt as a basilica. On December 28, 1694, the basilica burned down to its foundations. The reconstruction took three years. During World War II, the tower fell after bombardment in the nave. Once again, St. James had to be laboriously repaired.