Historic Centre of Brugge



The Historic Centre of Brugge is an outstanding example of an architectural ensemble, illustrating significant stages in the commercial and cultural fields in medieval Europe.

Brugge in medieval times was known as a commercial metropolis in the heart of Europe.

The city reflects a considerable exchange of influences on the development of art and architecture, particularly in brick Gothic, which is characteristic of northern Europe and the Baltic. This architecture strongly determines the character of the historic centre of the city.

The 12th century city walls marked the boundaries of the medieval city. Although the walls themselves are lost today, they remain clearly visible, emphasized by the four surviving gates, the ramparts and one of the defense water towers. The medieval street pattern, with main roads leading towards the important public squares, has mostly been preserved, as well as the network of canals which, once used for mercantile traffic, played an important role in the development of the city.

In the 15th century, Brugge was the cradle of the Flemish Primitives and a centre of patronage and painting development for artists such as Jan van Eyck and Hans Memling. Many of their works were exported and influenced painting styles all over Europe. Exceptionally important collections have remained in the city until today. - World Heritage List, UNESCO

Places

PlaceLocaleTypeAsNotedIn
Basilica of the Holy Blood
Old St John's Hospital
De Burg, Bruges
Jerusalem's Church
Jan van Eyck Square Plaza
Gruuthusemuseum
Ezelpoort
Church of Our Lady Brugge
Provincial Court
Kruisvest Rampart
Rozenhoedkaai
Belfry of Bruges Belfry, Campanile
Kruispoort
Spiegelrei Canal Canal
Guido Gezelle Historic District
Gentpoort
Brugse Vrije
The Poertoren
Bruges City Hall
Smedenpoort
Passage Bourgondisch Cruyce
Minnewater Park
Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaerde
Howest College
Market Square
Colettijnenhof
Bladelin House Italian Palazzo
St Walburga Church Bruges
St Salvator's Cathedral

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