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Basilica of the Holy Blood (Heilige Bloed Basiliek)

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“Basiliek van het Heilig Bloed (Basilica of the Holy Blood)” Frommer's
“Basilica of the Holy Blood (Heilige Bloed Basiliek” PlanetWare.com
“Brugge (Bruges)” Fodors
“Bruges the butt of film's jokes” canada.com / Calgary Herald
“Valentine's Day in Brugge” inTravel Magazine
“Great Escapes: Belgium 1 - Piece of Flemish history” Practical Caravan
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 40 attractions in Bruges
Traveler Description: This chapel contains a phial that reputedly contains Christ's blood brought back from the Crusades.
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Attraction type: Architectural building, Religious site, Historic site
Address: Burg 13 Bruges 8000
Belgium
Tel: 050-33-67-92

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“Jesus's blood”
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5 of 5 stars
Privateer83
London, United Kingdom
Dec 22, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

Many of you might doubt it, but you get to see Jesus's blood here! How cool is that. It's only shown between 14.00-15.00 though, so get there early if you are planning to see it! more

“Come for veneration of the relic”
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4 of 5 stars
JK01
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Apr 1, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

As far as medieval churches, this building is lacking. There is a small museum. The basilica is decorated, clearly a modern restoration. There are bright colors everywhere. The real reason to come is for veneration of the Holy Blood. Veneration is at different times daily and is posted on the door of the Basilica. Be on time, as it seems... more

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Burg 13, Bruges 8000, Belgium
Tel: 050-33-67-92