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O.L.V.-kerk Museum (Museum of the Church of Our Lady)
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A church full of artistic treasures, with the ‘Madonna and Child’ of Michelangelo and the tombs of Charles the Bold and Mary of Burgundy
The spire of this church, together with the Belfort (Belfry and Carillon) and Sint-Salvatorskathedraal (St Saviour’s Cathedral), determines the 'skyline' of Bruges. With its 115.5 metres, it is the second highest brick tower in the world. The church interior is glistening again in all its pomp after several restorations.
A world full of art treasures
Within this church you encounter a world full of artistic treasures. The absolute highlight is Michelangelo’s marble 'Madonna and Child'. Originally designed for the Piccolomini altar in Siena Cathedral (Italy), the sculpture was purchased by the Bruges merchant family Moucron, who were based in Italy, and it was shipped to Bruges.
The church chancel combines the impressive triptych of the passion by the court painter of Margaret of Austria, Bernard van Orley, and the 15th and 16th century mausoleums of Charles the Bold and his daughter Mary of Burgundy, who died tragically after an accident.
The church is a classic example of brick Gothic, but at the same time is exceptional due to the centuries old connection with the Gruuthuse palace via an oratory in the chancel.
Practical info
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Prices
Ticket Price Standard
€ 8
< 26 years
€ 7
< 18 years
€ 4
< 13 years
free
Visiting the church is free of charge. Would you also like to visit the museum section with Michelangelo's 'Madonna and Child' and the mausoleums? Then you will need a ticket.
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Opening hours
Open from 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Open on Sunday from 1.30 p.m. to 5 p.m.Catholic holidays: open from 1.30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed on Ascension Day -
Getting there
Nearest bus stop:
502818 Brugge Olv KerkNearest station:
Station BruggeNearest parking:
Pandreitje car park -
Accessibility
Mobility
- Access paths independently wheelchair accessible
- Entrance wheelchair accessible with assistance (steep ramp)
- Museum wheelchair accessible with assistance (some ramps)
- Reserved parking spaces for people with disabilities
- Resting points in the museum
With visual impairments
- Tactile station for Michelangelo’s 'Madonna and Child'
- Tactile model of O.L.V.-kerk and the surroundings
No toilet available
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Family & Children
Free for children under 13 years old
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Schools
Primary and secondary schools: free of charge
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Groups
Extras
- Wheelchair accessible
Facilities
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Wifi
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Stroller accessible
Photos: © Visit Bruges - Jan Darthet, © Musea Brugge & © Visit Bruges - Jan D'Hondt
