Church of Our Lady

Our Lady of Bruges
Our Lady of Bruges
The Church of Our Lady in Bruges, Belgium, dates mainly from the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries. Its tower, at 377 ft in height, remains the tallest structure in the city and the second tallest brickwork tower in the world (the tallest being the St. Martin's Church in Landshut, Germany) The altarpiece of the large chapel in the southern aisle enshrines the most celebrated art treasure of the church—a white marble sculpture of the Madonna and Child created by Michelangelo around 1504. Probably meant originally for Siena Cathedral, it was purchased in Italy by two Brugean merchants, the brothers Jan and Alexander Mouscron, and in 1514 donated to its present home. The sculpture was twice recovered after being looted by foreign occupiers—French revolutionaries c. 1794 and Nazi Germans in 1944. 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. #LIFEATEXPEDIA #TRAVEL #HILLBILLYINPARIS #BRUGES
The Church of Our Lady in Bruges, Belgium, dates mainly from the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries. Its tower, at 377 ft in height, remains the tallest structure in the city and the second tallest brickwork tower in the world (the tallest being the St. Martin's Church in Landshut, Germany) The altarpiece of the large chapel in the southern aisle enshrines the most celebrated art treasure of the church—a white marble sculpture of the Madonna and Child created by Michelangelo around 1504. Probably meant originally for Siena Cathedral, it was purchased in Italy by two Brugean merchants, the brothers Jan and Alexander Mouscron, and in 1514 donated to its present home. The sculpture was twice recovered after being looted by foreign occupiers—French revolutionaries c. 1794 and Nazi Germans in 1944. 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. #LIFEATEXPEDIA #TRAVEL #HILLBILLYINPARIS #BRUGES
A lovely scene, with the well lit Church and the peaceful water of the canal.

Tours & day trips

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Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

Activity duration is 12 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿2,515 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Ghent & Bruges Day Tour from Brussels

Ghent & Bruges Day Tour from Brussels

Activity duration is 8 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿51,031 per adult*
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Adventure & outdoor

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Bruges: Guided Retro Bike Tour of Highlights and Hidden Gems

Bruges: Guided Retro Bike Tour of Highlights and Hidden Gems

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿1,622 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Bruges: Chocolate Making Workshop and Chocolate Museum Entry

Bruges: Chocolate Making Workshop and Chocolate Museum Entry

Activity duration is 1 hour
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿1,640 per adult
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Attractions

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Salvador Dalí Exhibition in Bruges Admission Ticket

Salvador Dalí Exhibition in Bruges Admission Ticket

Activity duration is 2 hours
2.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿365 per adult
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like most churches there was a lot of work put into all the buildings in Brugge

Popular places to visit

Groeningemuseum which includes street scenes, heritage architecture and a city

Groeningemuseum

Six centuries of Belgian and Flemish art are displayed in one of the country's foremost galleries.

Groeningemuseum
In the shopping streets of Bruges, walking towards the Sint Salvatorskathedraal #LifeatExpedia #Brugge #Citytrip #oldcities

St. Salvators Church

After visiting St. Salvators Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bruges. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.

St. Salvators Church
The brewery tour at De Halve Mann was great. Really informative and fun. View from the rooftop of the brewery!

De Halve Maan Brewery

You can learn about the history of Bruges when you stop by De Halve Maan Brewery. Discover the lively breweries and fascinating museums in this family-friendly area.

De Halve Maan Brewery

Archeological Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Archeological Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Bruges. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

Archeological Museum

Apotheek

You can learn about the history of Bruges with a visit to Apotheek. Add the area's stunning cathedral or shops to your travel plans.

Apotheek

Hof Arents

You can learn about the history of Bruges with a stop at Hof Arents. Discover the area's stunning cathedral or seek out its local tours.

Hof Arents

Top Hotel Deals

Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges

Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges

4 out of 5
Hoogstraat 6 Bruges
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Novotel Brugge Centrum

Novotel Brugge Centrum

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Hotel de Orangerie by CW Hotel Collection - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Hotel de Orangerie by CW Hotel Collection - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

4 out of 5
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Hotel de Orangerie by CW Hotel Collection - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Hotel de Castillion

Hotel de Castillion

4 out of 5
Heilige Geeststraat 1 Bruges
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Hotel Navarra Brugge

Hotel Navarra Brugge

41 St Jakobsstraat Bruges
Hotel Navarra Brugge
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