Buildings
Liberty of Bruges (Brugse Vrije)
The Liberty of Bruges is located on the Burg square next to the City Hall. You can see the golden Lady Justice sparkling from afar on the roof, in honour of the building that served as a court of justice from 1795 to 1984. Today it houses the City Archives of Bruges.
Time information
The Liberty of Bruges is closed until 3rd April 2021.
Price information
Adults € 7,00
65+ € 7,00
Youth up to 25 € 6,00
Children up to 12 free
Location
Burg 11a, 8000 Brugge
Poortersloge
Those who like to see contemporary art will find a visit to the Poortersloge worthwhile. In this historical building, there are annual exhibitions of contemporary artists. In 2021, from May to September, you will be able to admire the exhibition 'The Porous City' as part of the Triennial.
Time information
Poortersloge is closed until 8th May 2021.
Price information
free
Location
Kraanrei 19, 8000 Brugge
Saint Saviour's Cathedral
The oldest parish church in Bruges is one of the three dominant towers in the city. It is right in the heart of Bruges and definitely worth a visit with its church organ, tapestries and Flemish primitives.
Time information
Monday 10:00 - 13:00 h / 14:00 - 17:30 h
Tuesay 10:00 - 13:00 h / 14:00 - 17:30 h
Wednesday 10:00 - 13:00 h / 14:00 - 17:30 h
Thursday 10:00 - 13:00 h / 14:00 - 17:30 h
Friday 10:00 - 13:00 h / 14:00 - 17:30 h
Saturday 10:00 - 13:00 h
Sunday 14:00 - 17:00 h
Price information
free
Location
Steenstraat, 8000 Brugge
Saint John's Hospital
This is one of the oldest hospital buildings in Europe. You can find an impressive collection of artworks and medical instruments within the medieval wards.
Time information
Monday closed
Tuesday - Sunday 9:30 - 17:00 h
Price information
Adults € 12,00
65+ € 12,00
Youth up to 25 € 10,00
Children up to 12 free
As this is a busy place, it is recommended to reserve in advance.
Location
Mariastraat 38, 8000 Brugge
City Hall
This impressive and historic building is one of the oldest town halls in the old Netherlands. Inside, it is equally impressive. There are murals, original documents, life-size portraits of former rulers... Today, this building is still of great importance and forms the political heart of Bruges.
Time information
City hall is closed until 3rd of April 2021.
Price information
Adults € 7,00
65+ € 7,00
Youth up to 25 € 6,00
Children up to 12 free
A ticket to City Hall is also valid for a visit to the Liberty of Bruges.
Location
Burg 12, 8000 Brugge
Basilica of the Holy Blood
The collection of historical buildings on the Burg includes the unmissable Basilica of the Holy Blood. The relic of the Holy Blood, which was supposedly brought to Bruges by the crusaders, is kept here in the Holy Blood Chapel.
Time information
Open daily from 10:00 - 17:00 h.
Exception: Sunday morning for the Eucharist
Price information
Holy Blood Chapel: free
Museum/treasury: € 2,50
Location
Burg 13, 8000 Brugge
State Archives
A piece of modern architecture can be found where the Dominicans' monastery stood for four centuries. Now it is a brand new building, where the state archives are located. The facades resemble a stack of papers, which reflects the contents of the building.
Time information
Monday closed
Tuesday 9:00 - 16:30 h
Wednesday 9:00 - 16:30 h
Thursday 9:00 - 16:30 h
Friday 9:00 - 16:30 h
Saturday closed
Sunday closed
It is required to make an appointment, if you want to see the inside of the building.
Price information
free
Location
Predikherenrei 4A, 8000 Brugge
Old Tollhouse
In the Middle Ages, people had to pay tolls at St John's Bridge. With this money, the Knight of the Golden Fleece built the tollhouse with its beautiful facade.
Time information
Open daily
Price information
free
Location
Jan van Eyckplein 1, 8000 Brugge
Jerusalem Chapel
The Jerusalem Chapel is the private chapel of the merchant family Adornes, originating from Genoa, Italy. The tomb, the magnificent stained-glass windows and the relic of the Holy Cross are unique. The private chapel is still used by the family for religious events. The tomb of Anselm Adornes and Margaretha van der Banck will be restored in 2021.
Time information
Monday - Friday 10:00 - 17:00 h
Saturday 10:00 - 18:00 h
Sunday closed
Exceptionally closed on the following days: 29/03, 30/03, 13/04, 14/04.
Price information
Adults € 8,00
65+ € 6,00
Youth (7-25) € 4,00
Children <6 free
Location
Peperstraat 3, 8000 Brugge
Saint Walburgha's Church
This church is the richest and purest Baroque building in Bruges. The facade and the interior are definitely worth a visit.
Time information
Monday 14:00 - 17:00 h
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday 14:00 - 17:00 h
Saturday 14:00 - 17:00 h
Sunday 14:00 - 17:00 h
Price information
free
Location
Sint-Maartensplein, 8000 Brugge