Bladelin House

  • Also Known As: Courtyard garden of Our Lady of the Ascension
  • Historically Known As: Gesticht van Verberpyheyd
  • Dutch: Hof Bladelin
  • Also Known As: Zusters OLV 7 Weeen
  • Type: Italian Palazzo
  • Travel Genus: Sight
  • Sight Category: Building

Hof Bladelin is a medieval palazzo in Bruges, Belgium, built for Pieter Bladelin, treasurer to Duke Philip the Good. The Medici Bank bought the mansion and remodeled it in the Renaissance style. Decorations include medallions depicting Lorenzo de Medici and his wife, Clarice Orsini. - AsNotedIn


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Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
1435/00/00 Hof Bladelin is built in Bruges, Belgium, Pieter Bladelin, treasurer to Duke Philip the Good.
1466/00/00 Medici Bank Owner The Medici Bank of Florence acquires the Bladelin house and updates the dwelling, particularly in the courtyard, with an Italian style. Bladelin House is one of the earliest examples of the Renaissance style in the Low Countries.
1632/00/00 Karmelietessen sisters begin using the Court of Bladelin as their convent. In 1669, they will move to their new monastery on the Ezelstraat.
1830/00/00 E H de Foere establishes a convent for the Our Lady of 7 Sorrows at the Hof Bladelin.

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Particulars for Bladelin House:
Area of Significance Architecture
Sight Category Building
Cultural Affiliation Burgundian State
Area of Design Decorative Arts
Building Design Italian Palazzo
Building Type Palatial Mansion
Criteria Person
Historic Use Single dwelling
Building Style Townhouse



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