Art and culture in Brugge

Discover a beautiful piece of architecture in the Castle of Loppem. The castle has an impressive art collection dating from the Middle Ages to the present day.

The Royal Municipal Theatre of Bruges is one of the best preserved city theatres in Europe.

Travel through three crucial periods in Bruges' rich history at this museum: the city's Burgundian heyday, the so far often forgotten period of the 17th and 18th centuries, and the rediscovery of Bruges in the 19th century neo-Gothic style.

In this literary and biographical museum, you will discover the life and work of Guido Gezelle (1830-1899), one of Flanders' most famous poets.

This museum offers a varied overview of the history of Belgian visual arts. The highlight are masterpieces by the world-famous Flemish Primitives.

Did you know that the Saint John's Hospital is one of the oldest hospital buildings in Europe? The oldest document mentioning this hospital dates back to 1188 and archaeological excavations have confirmed that the building is probably even older than that!

For more than 600 years, Bruges has been governed from this gigantic building (1376-1421).

In 1923, the Basilica of the Holy Blood was elevated to the status of Basilica because of the special veneration of the Holy Blood.

Discover everything about the ingredients of beer, the brewing process, Trappist and abbey beers and much more in an interactive way.

This chocolate museum immerses you in the history of cocoa and chocolate, from the Mayans and the Spanish conquistadors to modern-day gourmets.

A very uncomfortable chair, a machine to crack open skulls and numerous other torture devices and tactics can be found in the torture museum.