Bruges, Belgium: Church of Our Lady and Memling Museum
More info about travel to Bruges: For 600 years the Church of Our Lady in Bruges, Belgium, has stood as a memorial to the power and wealth of Bruges at its height. Across the street is a former hospital that has been converted into the Memling Museum, housing paintings from the Flemish Primitive master Hans Memling.
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Bruges Church of our Lady
The Church of Our Lady in Bruges, Belgium, dates mainly from the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries. 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 circa 1794 and Nazi Germans in 1944.
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After our canal tour, we make our way via the photogenic Rozenhoedkaai to the Church of our Lady. Since the spring weather is not quite what we expected, and it is comparatively cool, we visit the Cafe 't Klein Venetië. Here we have a glass of mulled wine to warm us up, while we watch the activity on the quay.
Continuing towards the Church of Our Lady, we are amazed by the magnificent architecture of the houses. Opposite the flea market, there is also a mooring for boat trips. In front of it, a long queue has formed in the meantime.
We enter the Arentshof, a complex formerly owned by noble families. Today, you see the artwork from Rik Poot, the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, here.
We cross the Bonifazius Bridge, another famous photo motif, and reach the Church of Our Lady.
The Church of Our Lady
The construction of the church began in 1210. The completion took place in1480. In addition to the beautiful architecture of the five-naved basilica, there are two particular sights.
You can visit the tombs of Mary of Burgundy and her father the Duke of Burgundy in the eastern end of the cathedral. But, the tomb of Charles the Bold is empty. One assumes that he was buried in the Sint-Donaaskathedraal, destroyed in 1792.
Emperor Maximilian I, commissioned the tombs and ordered his heart to be buried here. It is in an iron chest in an underground room at the foot of the sarcophagi. You see it through a glass cover.
On the right and left, there are painted priest graves from the 13th to the 15th century.
The second attraction is a statue of the Madonna with Jesus, designed by Michelangelo and sold to Bruges merchants.
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Nach unserer Grachtentour machen wir uns über den fotogenen Rozenhoedkaai auf den Weg zur Liebfrauenkirche.
Da das Frühlingswetter noch nicht ganz unseren Erwartungen entspricht und es relativ kühl ist, besuchen wir das Cafe ’t Klein Venetië. Hier gönnen wir uns zum Aufwärmen einen Glühwein, während wir das Treiben auf dem Kai beobachten.
Weiter in Richtung Liebfrauenkirche, staunen wir immer wieder über die großartige Architektur der Häuser. Gegenüber dem Flohmarkt ist ebenfalls eine Anlegestelle für Bootstouren, an der sich mittlerweile eine lange Warteschlange gebildet hat.
Wir betreten den Arentshof. Ursprünglich im Besitz von Adelsfamilien, beinhaltet er heute „die vier Reiter der Apokalypse“, ein Kunstwerk von Rik Poot.
Wir überqueren die Bonifazius-Brücke, ebenfalls ein beliebtes Fotomotiv und erreichen die Liebfrauenkirche.
Die Liebfrauenkirche
Der Bau der Kirche wurde 1210 begonnen. Die Fertigstellung erfolgte 1480.
Neben der herrlichen Architektur der fünfschiffigen Basilika gibt es zwei besondere Sehenswürdigkeiten.
Im östlichen Ende der Kathedrale ist das Grab von Maria von Burgund und ihres Vaters, dem Herzog von Burgund. Das Grab von Karl dem Kühnen ist allerdings leer. Vermutlich wurde er in der Sint-Donaaskathedraal bestattet, die aber 1792 zerstört wurde.
Kaiser Maximilian I. gab die Gräber in Auftrag und verfügte, dass hier auch sein Herz bestattet werden sollte. Es ist in einer Eisentruhe in einem unterirdischen Raum zu Füssen der Sarkophage untergebracht und kann durch eine Glasabdeckung besichtigt werden.
Rechts und links befinden sich bemalte Priestergräber aus dem 13. bis 15. Jahrhundert.
Die zweite Sehenswürdigkeit ist eine Statue der Madonna mit Jesus, die von Michelangelo gestaltet und an Brügger Kaufleute verkauft wurde.
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Bruges, Belgium - Church of Our Lady (2018)
The Church of Our Lady (Dutch: Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk) in Bruges, Belgium, dates mainly from the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries.
Its tower, at 115 metres (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).
In the choir space behind the high altar are the tombs of Charles the Bold, last Valois Duke of Burgundy, and his daughter, the duchess Mary. The gilded bronze effigies of both father and daughter repose at full length on polished slabs of black stone. Both are crowned, and Charles is represented in full armor and wearing the decoration of the Order of the Golden Fleece.
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. Close to the Michelangelo statue important Brugeans are buried such as Françoise de Haveskercke, buried next to her husband in the black tomb of the Haveskercke family on the right side of the statue.
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 area of the whole city amounts to more than 13,840 hectares, including 1,075 hectares off the coast, at Zeebrugge (from Brugge aan zee,[2] meaning Bruges by the Sea). The historic city centre is a prominent World Heritage Site of UNESCO. It is oval in shape and about 430 hectares in size. The city's total population is 117,073 (1 January 2008), of whom around 20,000 live in the city centre. The metropolitan area, including the outer commuter zone, covers an area of 616 km2 (238 sq mi) and has a total of 255,844 inhabitants as of 1 January 2008.
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.
Mary of Burgundy's Tomb at the Church of Our Lady in Bruges, Belgium
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Church of Our Lady Bruges
Church of Our Lady in Bruges, Belgium, dates mainly from the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries.
Its tower, at 115.6 metres in height, remains the tallest structure in the city and the second tallest brickwork tower in the world.
Inside the Church of Our Lady, Bruges, Belgium.
I made this video of the inside of Church of Our Lady, Bruges, Belgium. We visited Belgium in early October 2016, I figured I would share my video in case anyone else was planning a visit. I hope you enjoy and thanks for watching.
Church of Our Lady, Bruges, Belgium
Church of Our Lady, Bruges, Belgium. Undergoing restoration. Beautiful.
Bruges, Belgium - Belfry of Bruges (2018)
The Belfry of Bruges (Dutch: Belfort van Brugge) is a medieval bell tower in the centre of Bruges, Belgium. One of the city's most prominent symbols, the belfry formerly housed a treasury and the municipal archives, and served as an observation post for spotting fires and other danger. A narrow, steep staircase of 366 steps, accessible by the public for an entry fee,[2] leads to the top of the 83 m (272 feet) high building, which leans 87 centimeters to the east.
To the sides and back of the tower stands the former market hall, a rectangular building only 44 m broad but 84 m deep, with an inner courtyard. The belfry, accordingly, is also known as the Halletoren (tower of the halls).
The building is a central feature of the 2008 film In Bruges and is also mentioned in the novel Cloud Atlas.
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 area of the whole city amounts to more than 13,840 hectares, including 1,075 hectares off the coast, at Zeebrugge (from Brugge aan zee,[2] meaning Bruges by the Sea). The historic city centre is a prominent World Heritage Site of UNESCO. It is oval in shape and about 430 hectares in size. The city's total population is 117,073 (1 January 2008), of whom around 20,000 live in the city centre. The metropolitan area, including the outer commuter zone, covers an area of 616 km2 (238 sq mi) and has a total of 255,844 inhabitants as of 1 January 2008.
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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Bruges is famous for its canals, cobbled streets and medieval buildings. It is my favourite city in our 10-day trip. I loved all the places we visited this time but Bruges just left a very special part in my heart. I will list down below all the places we went to for your future reference.
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1. Paul's Boutique (Burger place)
2. City Hall
3. Liberty of Bruges Palace
4. Blind Donkey Alley
5. Basilica of the Holy Blood
6. Market Square/Markt
7. Gelateria Da Vinci (best ice cream in Bruges)
8. Saint Saviour's Cathedral
9. Church of our Lady & Museum (Madonna & Child Scrulpture by Michelangelo)
10. Boat Tour (30 minutes)
11. Love Lake
12. Bonifacius Bridge
13. The Old Chocolate House
14. The Chocolate Line
15. Snuffel Hostel (price included in the video)
16. Belfort Tower/Belfry
17. Rosary Quay (sunset)
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The bells of the Church of Our Lady, Bruges, Belgium, 2014.
At Bruges, the capital of West Flanders in northwest Belgium, October, 2014.
Bruges Memling Museum
In front of Our Lady's church stands the large complex of the medieval St. John's hospital, one of the oldest still existing hospitals in Europe. In 1978 it lost its function as hospital and harbors now the Memling museum, the hospital museum and the old pharmacy. It was transformed into a museum and a congress center. Inside the old chapel is now one of the smallest but most attractive museum of Bruges, the Memling Museum. Here six paintings by the 15th century painter Hans Memling can be seen.
Hans Memling (1433-1494) was one of the later ones in the row of Vlaamse Primitieven (Flemish Primitives). The wealth of Bruges also attracted artists and made Bruges the most praised city of the art of painting in the thirteenth century. Even though none of the big names like Van Eyck, Memlinc, Gerard David were born in Bruges, a innovative style was born here, that still has a world fame. Memling lived for a long time in the St. Johns hospital and died there.
This museum is part of the St.John's Hospital complex. Inside, the old hospital infirmary can be visited as well as the old pharmacy. In the former chapel of the Hospital six paintings by Hans Memling are exposed.
One of the masterpieces is the Shrine of St. Ursula. This wooden shrine contains the relics of St. Ursula. In six bow-arched panels, Memling tells the history of Ursula. The two front panels show St.Ursula accompanied by 10 virgins, each representing 1.000 virgins (see picture below) , and Our Blessed Lady in the presence of two hospital sisters.
The other masterpiece is the 'Altarpiece of Saint-John the Baptist and Saint-John the Evangelist', made in 1479 and painted for the main altar in the church of the hospital. In the central panel is the Holy Virgin holding the child Jesus. Jesus puts a ring around the finger of Saint Catherine of Sienna. The woman sitting on the right of the Holy Virgin is Saint Catherine of Alexandria. The left side panel shows the story of Saint John the Baptist who was decapitated by order of Salome. The right side-panel illustrates the Apocalypse as told by Saint-John the Evangelist.
The 'Diptych with Our Blessed Lady and Maarten van Nieuwenhoven' (1487). Maarten van Nieuwenhoven was a member of a rich and important Bruges family. He is shown here at the age of 23. Later he became Lord Mayor of Bruges.
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Church Of Our Lady Bruges by Wolfgang Staudt
Bruges classic survey point-Bruges,Belgium-panoramio by Sergey Ashmarin.
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Bruges : Church of Our Lady
In the choir space behind the high altar are the tombs of Charles the Bold, last Valois Duke of Burgundy, and his daughter, the duchess Mary.
Our Lady of Bruges
Michelangelo Statue
Holy Blood Basilica Bruges, Belgium | St. Basil Chapel | Holy Blood Church
Points of Interest
The Holy Blood church was built above the existing 12th century chapel.
The chapel was built during the time of the 2nd Crusade, and is the site of the oldest chapel in Bruges.
It is also home to a vial that is reputed to contain the blood of Christ.
The Legend/Myth
Joseph of Arimathea had wiped some of Christ’s blood after his crucifixion and preserved it.
The King of Jerusalem, Baldwin III gave the relic to his borther-in-law Theoderic Count of Flanders. After his return from the 2nd Crusade, Theoderic brought with him a vial which he claimed contained the blood of Christ. The relic arrived in Bruges on April 7, 1150 and it was placed in the chapel.
An alternate theory of it’s arrival is that in 1204 during the 4th Crusade, the army of the Count of Flanders, Baldwin IX sacked Constantinople. It is believe that he may have retrieved the relic and returned it to Bruges. The design of the vial is consistent with other vials that were produced in Constantinople.
St. Basil Chapel
Entry through the left archways
Built in the early 12th century, commissioned by Theoderic Count of Flanders, who fought in the second crusade. The chapel became a home for the vial that reputedly contains the Holy Blood. It’s not known exactly how this vial came in to possession of the Count of Flanders and when it was placed in the chapel.
The chapel also housed the relics of Saint Basil, who lived in Ceasarea, in modern day Isreal, in the 4th Century. Known as “Saint Basil the Great” he was a bishop of the early church and was declared a saint soon after his death. He is remembered for creating guidelines for the monastic life.
The only fully preserved church in the Romanesque style in West Flanders.
Heel was sculpted by De Wispelaere from Bruges and is Mary holding the body of Jesus on her knees.
Madonna with a Child
The Chapel of St. Ives is from 1504 and holds the relics of St. Basil and Charles the Good, Count of Flanders.
Charles the Good traveled to the holy land in the early 12th century and was even offered the crown of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, but declined it.
He was assassinated while kneeling in prayer under orders of a powerful family that had been involved in price gouging grain during a famine.
Originally the chapel was a private chapel to the count of Flanders, and was accessed from his residence in the current town hall. You can still see the original entrance, here, crowned with a 12th century semi-circular sculpture, called a tympanum, which is the oldest antique sculpture in Bruges. It depicts the baptism of St. Basil.
The baptism is in the Jordan River performed y Maksymilian, Bishop of Jerusalem, with the holy spirit represented as a dove.
Ecce Homo, also referred to as Jesus on a cold stone or Jesus on a small wooden plinth, is a sculpture of pine trees by D’Hondt from Bruges that was made around 1900. You’ll notice that there are worn areas on the sculpture due to believers rubbing the sculpture.
Staircase
They were built in the Renaissance style in 1533.
Vaulted ceiling & stained glass
Holy Blood Church
The church was built in the 12th century in the Romanesque style just as the chapel below.
It was then rebuilt in the Gothic style in the 15th century.
The church was heavily damaged in the 16th century and then in 1795 during the French Revolution.
In 1829 it was rebuilt in the Neo-Gothic style. It was in 1923 that Pope Pius XI gave the chapel and church the title of Minor Basilica.
The main altar is decorated with bas-relief from the 17th century and depicts the last supper.
The large painting behind the altar is the Mystery of the Cross and is from 1905.
On the upper part Jesus is dying on the cross with Bethlehem and Jerusalem in the background.
The lower part depicts the relics being transported with the blood of Christ from Jerusalem to Bruges. On the left is the collection of the relic by Theoderic Count of Flanders from King Baldwin III of Jerusalem. While on the right he is delivering the relic to a priest while next to the Countess of the Sybil of Anjou.
In Brugge
Is the capital and largest city of the province of West Flanders in the Flemish Region of Belgium. Bruges has most of its medieval architecture intact. The historic centre of Bruges has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000.
Many of its medieval buildings are notable, including the Church of Our Lady, whose brick spire reaches 122.3 m (401.25 ft), making it one of the world's highest brick towers/buildings. The sculpture Madonna and Child, which can be seen in the transept, is believed to be Michelangelo's only sculpture to have left Italy within his lifetime.
Bruges' most famous landmark is its 13th-century belfry, housing a municipal carillon comprising 48 bells. The city still employs a full-time carillonneur, who gives free concerts on a regular basis.
Church of Holy Mary in Brugge