Overview
Construction of the Church of Our Lady (Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk) began in the 13th century and continued over several centuries. Its 122.3m brick tower is the second-tallest brick structure in the world. The church's greatest treasure is Michelangelo's marble 'Madonna of Bruges' — the only Michelangelo work to leave Italy during his lifetime. The elaborate funerary monuments of Charles the Bold and Mary of Burgundy are also must-sees. Nave free; Michelangelo section about EUR 7. 5-minute walk from city centre.
Travel Tips
The Michelangelo sculpture is in a separate ticketed area. The Gruuthuse Museum is right next door and easy to combine.
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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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Flight from Incheon (ICN)
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Korean Community · Korean Food
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Attractions near Church of Our Lady
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Gruuthuse Museum
A museum in a 15th-century palace telling 500 years of Bruges's history.
📍 166m away
Belfry of Bruges
An 83m medieval belfry — climb 366 steps for a sweeping view of the city.
📍 400m 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.