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.

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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 NZ$256 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 NZ$2,755 per adult*
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Bruges: Choco-Story Museum with Audio Guide and Tastings

Bruges: Choco-Story Museum with Audio Guide and Tastings

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
8.4 out of 10 with 236 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$31 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
10.0 out of 10 with 68 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$88 per adult
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Attractions

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Frietmuseum Entrance Ticket

Frietmuseum Entrance Ticket

Activity duration is 1 hour
6.8 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$24 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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