Belgium has much to boast about and rightfully so. One such example is the Basilica of the Holy Blood standing tall and proud in Bruges. This is an absolute must-see location on every traveler’s bucket list. It is believed to be one of the most enthralling attractions in the country. This 12th Century chapel is situated in the quintessential medieval town of Bruges. This historically rich and architecturally supreme chapel is famous for numerous reasons. The primary reason being that it is believed to have in its possession a revered vial containing cloth stained with the actual blood of Christ! It is no wonder that locals and tourists flock in large numbers to this chapel. If legends are to be believed then it is said that after Christ’s crucifixion, blood from his body was wiped with a cloth by Joseph of Arimathea, and this is the cloth that has been preserved. The vial in which the cloth is kept is quite impressive too. Adorned with gold, the vial is enclosed on both ends by coronets decorated with angels. This Roman Catholic basilica comprises a lower chapel and an upper chapel. The lower chapel has a Romanesque build and is dedicated to St. Basil the Great. The structure of this chapel has remained virtually untouched. While, the upper chapel was renovated in the 16th and 19th centuries in the Gothic and Gothic Revival styles, respectively. It is here that the chapel’s beloved relic lies. No wonder that there are so many tourists that can’t resist visiting this beautiful and religiously-significant chapel.
Take bus line 12 to reach the place from Brugge Station which costs 3 EURO and will take about 9 minutes.
The best way is to take a taxi which costs around 12 to13 EURO and takes 6 minutes.
Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Monday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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