Overview
Built in the 12th century, this church has two levels: a Romanesque lower chapel and a Neo-Gothic upper chapel. It is said to house a relic of the Holy Blood of Christ, brought back by the Count of Flanders during the Second Crusade. The annual Procession of the Holy Blood (Heilig-Bloedprocessie) in May, a tradition dating to the Middle Ages, is recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage. The relic is displayed at set times each day.
Travel Tips
Time your visit to the relic display (typically 14:00-16:00). The May Procession of the Holy Blood is UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Bruges, Belgium from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
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Attractions near Basilica of the Holy Blood
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Belfry of Bruges
An 83m medieval belfry — climb 366 steps for a sweeping view of the city.
📍 164m away
Gruuthuse Museum
A museum in a 15th-century palace telling 500 years of Bruges's history.
📍 335m away
't Zand Square
Bruges's largest modern square, built on the site of the old train station.
📍 629m away
Things to Do in Bruges
Bruges Canal Boat Tour
A 30-minute canal boat ride past medieval buildings, revealing hidden gardens and building rears invisible from the streets — the quintessential 'Venice of the North' experience.
Choco-Story Bruges Museum Visit
An interactive museum tracing chocolate history from cacao origins to Belgian pralines. Includes live chocolate-making demonstrations by a chocolatier and free tastings.
Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour
A romantic horse-drawn carriage ride from Markt Square through Bruges's canals, Béguinage, and Minnewater Park, with the driver narrating the city's history.