The statue that stands on St John Nepocumene Bridge (St-Nepomucenusbrug) is that of the protector of the bridges of Bruges, which are so important in this city. At the end of this embankment, which is lined with pretty lime trees, you will discover, ..

This great brick vessel stands on a shaded square. Its construction lasted several centuries. The tower was first, then the church in the Gothic style. Unfortunately, several fires damaged the building, and it was only completed in the 16C, with the ..

This churhc was built in the 17C in the Gothic style, that had been all but overtaken by the Classical or Baroque. It was lavishly furnished, with a rood screen, panelling, confessionals and a pulpit. The Belgian Flemish poet Guido Gezelle (1830-1899..

Some interesting courtyards and demonstrations are arranged in this Lace Centre, lace being a Bruge speciality. A little museum has been added in some former nursing houses.

This 15C church contains Gothic and Oriental elements. It is probaby inspired from the Church of the Holy Sephulcre in Jerusalem. The stained-glass windows, which date back to the 16C, represent members of the Adornes family, a business dynasty from ..

Between the 15C and 18C, the "God's houses" were a real institution in Bruges and could be found everywhere. They were hostels for the old or poor, financed by corporations. The low brick houses were generally built in rows and whitewashed,..

This gate stands in a pretty shaded spot at the end of a canal whose peaceful waters are frequented by several proud swans.

A few curiosities surround Holy Cross Gate, in the ramparts. Three lovely windmills on a pivot, which are typical of the region, stand on the north side, on the old ramparts, including Bonne Chieremolen and St-Janshuismolen (1770). The Guido G..

This museum occupies a part of the former Hospital of Our Lady of the Pottery, which was built in the 13C. Today, it is a home for retired people but the former ward, cloister (14-15C) and passage to the little Baroque church now house a museum. Here..