The Basilica of the Holy Blood

The Basilica of the Holy Blood, a spiritual jewel of Bruges

Modest in size compared to the other wonders of Burg Square, the Basilica of the Holy Blood nonetheless arouses curiosity. It keeps one of the most venerated relics of Christianity. The Bruges audio-guided tour stops here with respect to evoke this sanctuary and its relic of the Holy Blood.

A sanctuary and its venerated relic

The Basilica of the Holy Blood, in Dutch Heilig-Bloedbasiliek, is a religious building located on Burg Square. It keeps the relic of the Holy Blood, which has attracted the faithful for centuries and is the object of daily veneration. Composed of two superposed chapels, one Romanesque and the other Gothic, it is a major place of spirituality and one of the most precious treasures of Bruges.

What to see

Here you discover the Romanesque lower chapel, plain and ancient, and the Gothic upper chapel, more richly decorated, which houses the relic of the Holy Blood. The place invites contemplation, away from the bustle. It is a powerful stop of the spiritual heritage of Bruges, to be visited with respect, on Burg Square.

Practical information

The Basilica of the Holy Blood lies on Burg Square, in the heart of Bruges, reachable on foot. A working place of worship, it can be visited with respect for services; the veneration of the relic takes place each day at precise times, which may vary with the season. It is best to check them before coming.

What does the Basilica of the Holy Blood keep?

It keeps the relic of the Holy Blood, venerated each day, on Burg Square; it is one of the most precious spiritual treasures of Bruges.

How is the Basilica of the Holy Blood composed?

Of two superposed chapels: a Romanesque lower chapel, ancient and plain, and a Gothic upper chapel, more richly decorated.