Whilst in Bruges we did visit this Basilica and to see inside at the amazing architecture and decoration is worth it ,we also got to see the vessel that contains ( it is said ) the blood of Christ and this was completely free...….So why not go and see yourselves.
What else can be said - The church houses a venerated relic of the Holy Blood allegedly collected by Joseph of Arimathea and brought from the Holy Land by Thierry of Alsace, Count of Flanders. Built between 1134 and 1157.
Very special.
This church is next to the Stadhuis, and doesn't seem like a church from the outside. It is dark and highly decorated, looking more like an ancient baronial Hall. On the inside it is stunning. There is a phial, said to contain the blood of Christ. This can be viewed, when available, for a contribution. You are then given a small leaflet with a prayer in different languages.
Worth a visit. There is a small museum attached, which costs €2.50.
This spot is magical. Beautiful in its own right the Basilica is special in that it contains a relic sacred to christian faiths. Regardless of your religion it is a spot that allows you to get close to "The Blood of Christ" and sense the reference with which it is greeted by so many. You can all but here the crusaders out in the courtyard.
Visited on 10 oct 2019 . No entrance fee , if you want you can donate or not . There is also a minor museum inside which i did not visit .
There is great artwork in this Basilica and also a relic , the blood of Jesus Christ , you can pray at it and donate if you want . Certainly there are certain rules like no photographing the relic .
So ; free entrace , 30 minutes visit at most , obviously there are lots of tourists .A must visit .
