Our Ladys Church
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When approaching Bruges,
one can already see from afar the highest tower in the
city, the tower of Our Lady's Church. Although this
church is not the most important one on the religious
level (St Salvator's church is) it certainly attracts
most visitors because of its medieval character and the
important works of art that can be admired here.
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The Chapel of the Holy Blood
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The chapel of the Holy
Blood is actually a double chapel which can be visited
on the 'Burg' square in Bruges. It was first constructed
in the 12th century and promoted to the rank of Basilica
in 1923. One can enter the church on the first floor
where the Holy Blood is kept via the 'Steeghere' which
is a beautifully decorated façade behind which a
staircase leads to the first floor.
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The Jerusalem Church
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The Jerusalem church has
preserved its original style almost completely, which is
quite rare in Belgium. Furthermore, the church is still
privately owned. The church belonged to the Adornes
family, a family of merchants who came from Genoa in
Italy to the 13th century Bruges. Their descendants
still own the Jerusalem church today.
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The Saint Salvator Cathedral |
The city of Bruges has
been beautifully preserved and charms its visitors by
its medieval character. Of course, not every building
has been left untouched through the course of the
centuries. Very often the present buildings have
undergone numerous changes and renovations throughout
their history.
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