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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Craves Hotel

Craves Hotel

3 out of 5
Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk
Price was CA $1,875, price is now CA $1,437 per person
CA $1,437
per person
May 5 - May 10
found 4 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Toronto (YTO) to Brussels (BRU)
8.8/10 Excellent! (392 reviews)
Comfortable clean room and great location!

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

Juliana Hotel & Spa - Brussels Centre

Juliana Hotel & Spa - Brussels Centre

5 out of 5
Lower Town
Price was CA $2,408, price is now CA $1,760 per person
CA $1,760
per person
May 5 - May 10
found 4 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Toronto (YTO) to Brussels (BRU)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (132 reviews)
The staff was wonderful. The rooms are well-appointed with excellent sheets, pillows, and towels.

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026

Hilton Brussels Grand Place

Hilton Brussels Grand Place

4 out of 5
Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk
Price was CA $2,148, price is now CA $1,585 per person
CA $1,585
per person
Apr 8 - Apr 14
found 21 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Montreal (YMQ) to Brussels (BRU)
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Clean but a little tired

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Tours & day trips

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Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

Activity duration is 12 hours
Free cancellation available
The previous price was CA $112 and current price is CA $89 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Self Guided Walking City Tour in Brugges

Self Guided Walking City Tour in Brugges

Activity duration is 7 hours
Free cancellation available
The previous price was CA $5 and current price is CA $2 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Bruges: Chocolate Making Workshop and Chocolate Museum Entry

Bruges: Chocolate Making Workshop and Chocolate Museum Entry

Activity duration is 1 hour
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $73 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
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $72 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Bruges: Chocolate Making Workshop and Chocolate Museum Entry

Bruges: Chocolate Making Workshop and Chocolate Museum Entry

Activity duration is 1 hour
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $73 per adult
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Reviews of Church of Our Lady

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5/5 - Excellent

JR

Well worth the 4 Euros to see the Madonna and Child. Go around 4:00 pm, not so crowded

5/5 - Excellent

John

Went to Bruges by train - parking free at Torhout station and train fares very reasonable

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Groeningemuseum which includes street scenes, heritage architecture and a city

Groeningemuseum

Six centuries of Belgian and Flemish art are displayed in one of the country's foremost galleries.

Groeningemuseum
In the shopping streets of Bruges, walking towards the Sint Salvatorskathedraal #LifeatExpedia #Brugge #Citytrip #oldcities

St. Salvators Church

After visiting St. Salvators Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bruges. Discover the area's fascinating museums, or seek out its local tours.

St. Salvators Church
The brewery tour at De Halve Mann was great. Really informative and fun. View from the rooftop of the brewery!

De Halve Maan Brewery

You can learn about the history of Bruges when you stop by De Halve Maan Brewery. Discover the lively breweries and fascinating museums in this family-friendly area.

De Halve Maan Brewery

Archeological Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Archeological Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Bruges. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

Archeological Museum

Apotheek

You can learn about the history of Bruges with a visit to Apotheek. Add the area's stunning cathedral or shops to your travel plans.

Apotheek

Hof Arents

You can learn about the history of Bruges with a visit to Hof Arents. Discover the area's stunning cathedral, or seek out its local tours.

Hof Arents

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Martin's Brugge

Martin's Brugge

3.5 out of 5
Oude Burg 5 Bruges
Martin's Brugge
Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges

Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges

4 out of 5
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Novotel Brugge Centrum

4 out of 5
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Boutique Hotel Sablon by CW Hotel Collection

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4 out of 5
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Grand Hotel Normandy by CW Hotel Collection

Grand Hotel Normandy by CW Hotel Collection

4 out of 5
Hoefijzerlaan 37 Bruges
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ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station

ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station

1 out of 5
Marie Popelinplantsoen 4 Bruges
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Hotel Ter Brughe by CW Hotel Collection

Hotel Ter Brughe by CW Hotel Collection

4 out of 5
Oost-Gistelhof 2 Bruges
Hotel Ter Brughe by CW Hotel Collection
Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection

Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection

5 out of 5
Prinsenhof 8 Bruges
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Hotel de Orangerie by CW Hotel Collection - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Hotel de Orangerie by CW Hotel Collection - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

4 out of 5
Kartuizerinnenstraat 10 Bruges
Hotel de Orangerie by CW Hotel Collection - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
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