Church of Our Lady Tours and Activities

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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All Day Bruges from Paris

All Day Bruges from Paris

Activity duration is 13 hours and 45 minutes
8.8 out of 10 with 36 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$225 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Romantic Bruges: Love Between the Canals Exploration Game

Romantic Bruges: Love Between the Canals Exploration Game

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$14 per adult*
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Bruges: Choco-Story Chocolate Museum audioguide tour+tasters

Bruges: Choco-Story Chocolate Museum audioguide tour+tasters

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
8.0 out of 10 with 11 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$28 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Bruges: Guided Rickshaw Tour

Bruges: Guided Rickshaw Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour
10.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$128 per traveller*
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Attractions

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Ticket to Diamond Museum in Bruges

Ticket to Diamond Museum in Bruges

Activity duration is 1 hour and 10 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$21 per adult
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Pay the 4 euros to see the museum in the church, otherwise you’ll miss seeing the Michelangelo statue, which is magnificent. The church itself is free to enter.

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Groeningemuseum showing 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 Church of Our Lady Hotel & Accommodation Deals

Martin's Brugge

Martin's Brugge

3.5 out of 5
Oude Burg 5 Bruges
Martin's Brugge
Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges

Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges

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Hoogstraat 6 Bruges
Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges
Novotel Brugge Centrum

Novotel Brugge Centrum

4 out of 5
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Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection

Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection

5 out of 5
Prinsenhof 8 Bruges
Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
Dukes’ Arches – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection

Dukes’ Arches – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection

4 out of 5
Hoogstraat 20 Bruges
Dukes’ Arches – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
Boutique Hotel Sablon by CW Hotel Collection

Boutique Hotel Sablon by CW Hotel Collection

4 out of 5
Kopstraat 10 Bruges
Boutique Hotel Sablon by CW Hotel Collection
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
Kartuizerinnenstraat 10 Bruges
Hotel de Orangerie by CW Hotel Collection - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Dukes’ Academie – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection

Dukes’ Academie – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection

4 out of 5
Wijngaardstraat 7-9 Bruges
Dukes’ Academie – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station

ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station

1 out of 5
Marie Popelinplantsoen 4 Bruges
ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station
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