Church of Our Lady (Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk)
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The soaring 400-foot (122-meter) spire-topped brick steeple of the Church of Our Lady – the city’s tallest structure – lends itself to commanding views of Bruges. The spire dominates the Bruges skyline and can be seen from all over the city, while from inside the tower, on a clear day, you can see across Belgium as far as the Netherlands.
The church was built over two centuries (13th-15th) and houses a substantial collection of artworks. The most celebrated of the church’s art collection is a white marble sculpture of the Madonna and Child, created by Michaelangelo in the early 16th century – it is one of the very few Michaelangelo pieces that can be seen outside of Italy. The Church of Our Lady also holds an oil painting depiction of the crucifixion by the Flemish Baroque artist Anthony van Dyck, and a rococo pulpit by Bruges artist Jan Antoon Garemijn.
Behind the altar, in the choir space, you will find the twin gilded bronze tomb sculptures of the duke of Burgundy, Charles the Bold and his daughter, Mary of Burgundy. A windowpane underneath the tombs offers a view of the 13th- and 14th-century graves of priests.
Mariastraat 8000 , Bruges
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Bruges old historical center has been declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
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Your guide will be at your disposition in Bruges during 2,5 hours to help you discover this beautiful city.
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Jamal will stretch architecture, legends, art, love, and tiny details for you by a monodrama and sarcasm. Jamal will also give you free time after the tour full of recommendations of must-visit-places, and that includes where and what to eat.
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Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges
Walk around Bruges with a local guide, explore the historic centre and travel back in time to the golden days of Bruges. Our guide will tell you interesting facts and stories of love, glory and fortune, but also of intrigue, war and conflict. He or she can also advise you on where to eat and where to drink during your stay. By the end of the tour you'll know more than a local!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Our guides are volunteers who offer tours for tips. The fee only covers the cost of booking via this platform.
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Visit Bruges, half day, departure in Bruges
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History, Magic and Chocolate tour of Bruges
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Private Architectural Tour of Bruges
A private walking guided tour thought several walls, canals and architecture eras of Bruges. The best way to experience the history of a medieval town is through its architecture. Therefore, the main focus of this tour is architecture ad its details that reflect milestones in the history of Bruges.
Jamal will stretch architecture, legends, art, love, and tiny details for you by a monodrama and sarcasm. Jamal will also give you free time after the tour full of recommendations of must-visit-places, and that includes where and what to eat.
Last but not least, the architecture of chocolate will also be tasted during the tour. It would be so silly not to enjoy artisan handmade chocolate in the capital of artisan handmade chocolate of the world.
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Private Photo Session in the City of Love
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Jamal will stretch architecture, legends, art, love, and tiny details for you by a monodrama and sarcasm. Jamal will also give you free time after the tour full of recommendations of must-visit-places, and that includes where and what to eat.
Last but not least, the architecture of chocolate will also be tasted during the tour. It would be so silly not to enjoy artisan handmade chocolate in the capital of artisan handmade chocolate of the world.
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Private guided tour in Bruges (3 hours)
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Bruges Walking City Tour
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Wir helfen Ihnen, auf einem der gemütlichen Plätze eine große Auswahl an Bieren zu entdecken. Oder wenn Sie Schokolade bevorzugen, probieren wir sie! Der Führer wird Sie auch zur Basilika des Heiligen Blutes führen und wird
die Details seiner Schönheit zeigen. Interessant sind auch die Legenden von Brügge im Mittelalter!
Wir können Sie über die Gegenwart beraten und auf die Restaurants und gemütlichen Bars hinweisen, die über die Stadt verstreut sind! Sagen Sie einfach, was Sie sehen, hören oder probieren möchten, und wir erstellen die perfekte Tour für Sie!
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Live - virtual walking tour through Bruges
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The tour starts in the Main Square. We would walk around the Belfry Tower which is our oldest moniment in the city center. We keep walking to get to the Simon Square. Our tour continues to the Church of our Lady which is our tallest monument and next to it we would see how the wealthiest family of the city used to live in the gruuthuse museum. We will keep walking until we arrive to the brewery Bourgogne de Flandes where we need to talk about the beers, then we stop in the most photographed place of Bruges; de rozenhoedkaai. To finish the experiece we stop in the Burg Square. All of these sites will be visited from the outside. The tour will include some nice stories and ledgends about the things we will be seeing.
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Private Culinary & history tour
Explore Bruges in style and combine the great history of Bruges with Belgian culinary tastings.
I'm a historical guide in Bruges for one year and a half and I'm a local. I know the best places in town. So I can give a top class experince. You combine the great history of Bruges with 4 culinary tastings.
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The Highlights of Bruges: History & Legends
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Bruges Reborn: Life & Death in the Middle Ages (Private Tour)
Economic crises, social inequalities, wars, climate change, deadly epidemics, … the challenges faced by our medieval ancestors were not so different from today. How did the average medieval man deal with these challenges and what was their impact on everyday life?
In search of the answer to those questions, we will guide you through the historic heart of Bruges while painting a picture of life in a medieval metropolis. We do this not only through interesting facts and historical descriptions, but also via a number of fascinating quiz questions that you must answer together. Part of the profits are donated to a healthcare charity, chosen by the team with the most correct answers at the end of summer.
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What are Church of Our Lady (Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk) hours of operation?
Church of Our Lady (Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk) hours of operation: Mon-Fri 9am-12:30pm, 1:30pm-5pm; Sat 9am-12:30pm, 1:30pm-4pm; Sun 1:30pm-4pm. Buy tickets in advance on Viator. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund.
What's the best way to experience Church of Our Lady (Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk)?
The best ways to experience Church of Our Lady (Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk) are:
- Private shore excursion from Zeebrugge to Bruges with driver and guide
- Private Historical Tour: The Highlights of Bruges
- Architectural Tour of Bruges
- Private 3-hour walking tour of Bruges with official tour guide
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