The Basilica of the Holy Blood is a Roman Catholic minor basilica in Bruges, Belgium. Originally built in the 12th century as the chapel of the residence of the Count of Flanders, the church houses a venerated relic of the Holy Blood allegedly collected by Joseph of Arimathea and brought from the Holy Land by Thierry of Alsace, Count of Flanders. Built between 1134 and 1157, it was promoted to minor basilica in 1923.

The 12th-century basilica is located in the Burg square and consists of a lower and upper chapel. The lower chapel dedicated to St. Basil the Great is a dark Romanesque structure that remains virtually unchanged. The venerated relic is in the upper chapel, which was rebuilt in the Gothic style during the 16th century and renovated multiple times during the 19th century in Gothic Revival style.

Bruges is the capital and largest city of the province of West Flanders in the Flemish Region of Belgium, in the northwest of the country.

The historic city centre is a prominent World Heritage Site of UNESCO.

Along with a few other canal-based northern cities, such as Amsterdam, it is sometimes referred to as The Venice of the North. Bruges has a significant economic importance thanks to its port and was once one of the world's chief commercial cities. Bruges is well known as the seat of the College of Europe, a university institute for European studies.

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"Very clean, comfortable bed, good shower. Fantastic location, quiet. Really happy with our stay."

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"Very nice hotel! My room had a canal view! The room was very quant and had a nice ambiance of old Bruge! The bathroom was very large and modern with a great shower! The bed was one of the best I’ve ever slept in! I highly recommend this hotel!"

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10/10 Excellent

"This is a modern hotel pleasantly fitted into old buildings. The hotel is one of the most comfortable and elegant we’ve stayed in recently. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Newly renovated, everything looks shiny and spotlessly clean, and things like wi-fi connections work! Bed and shower + separate tub were great. (Bathroom needs more hooks or towel rack. ) Insulation is excellent, so rooms are quiet. Lighting is modern, though a little sparse. Only annoyances: You need to sign in to wi-fi daily. Because of the architectural accommodation of older buildings, it’s necessary to drag luggage up and down a few steps to check in and access rooms. Once you reach the elevator, it’s modern and larger than one expects in Europe. The bar/lounge area is extremely comfortable and outfitted with lots of plush furniture. Decor amusingly includes recently painted reproductions of some major works. We certainly would recommend the hotel very highly! "

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Choco-Story Museum, Gruuthuse Museum and Groeningemuseum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. While you're exploring, swing by Bruges Belfry, Beguinage and Begijnhof to learn a bit about the area. You can check out the local talent at Bruges City Theater, Concertgebouw and Kinepolis Bruges.

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