Join the world-famous master painter Hans Memling on a tour of Bruges.
Follow the footsteps of Hans Memling. Discover 15th-century Bruges through the eyes of Hans Memling and his contemporaries with the Closer to Memling city walk. They take you to 14 places in the city which shaped his life and work. Listen to stories about each place and ask your questions directly to Memling via the interactive chatbot.
Download the free route in the ErfgoedApp and discover where the master painter lived and worked in Bruges.
Step 1: Download the ErfgoedApp
Step 2: Click the compass in the app and download the Closer to Memling city walk
Step 3: Click the map and start your city walk
No smartphone? No problem! You can also do it the analogue way. Download the map with all stops easily using the button below. Enjoy your walk.
Fancy an extra challenge? Go on a treasure hunt through the city with the Closer to Memling geocache. Solve the puzzles and gather all the elements of the St Ursula Shrine.
Geocaching is an active game for all ages. Using GPS coordinates or via the Geocaching® app, you can search for hidden treasures or ‘caches’. There is a task linked to each cache. Solve all the puzzles and gather your information at the final cache. All you need is the free Geocaching® app or a GPS device.
Step 1: Create an account via the website or with the Geocaching® app
Step 2: Find the Closer to Memling geocache
Step 3: Start the treasure hunt