Brugge, Belgium
Sint-Salvatorskoorstraat 8
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+32 50336841
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
The Saint-Salvator Cathedral (the main church of the city) is one of the few buildings in Bruges that have survived the onslaught of the ages without damage. Nevertheless, it has undergone some changes and renovations. This church was not originally built to be a cathedral; it was granted this status in the 19th century.
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Simply stunning, a breathtaking cathedral, it's really big, and there's lots of ornaments and incredible details in every single part of it. It's free entry and its really worth it a visit!!
Definately worth a visit! The history is amazing and you can read all about it on the signs.
Inside outside very nice big church, listen silence music in here. Good atmosphere. Open after 10 am.
There are some nice paintings you can see with a close look owing to ongoing renovation work.
A place full of history
Saint-Salvator Cathedral is the cathedral of Bruges, Flanders, in present-day Belgium. The cathedral is dedicated to the Verrezen Zaligmaker and Saint-Donatius of Reims. The Sint-Salvator Cathedral's 101-meter-long interior contains some noteworthy furnishings. It currently houses many works of art that were originally stored in its destroyed predecessor, the Sint-Donaaskathedraal. The wall-carpets that can be seen when entering the church were manufactured in Brussels by Jasper van der Borcht in 1731. These were commissioned by bishop Hendrik van Susteren [nl] for Sint-Donaaskathedraal. Sint-Salvator also has the original paintings that served as models for the wall-carpets, which make quite a unique combination. In the choir the original 16th century podium can still be admired.
The main Catholic cathedral of Bruges, Sint-Salvator impresses visitors with its high tower, its collection of paintings, including one showing the fire that destroyed it in the 19th century, and last but not least, its architecture which mixes Gothic and Romanesque elements. Take your time to go around the building - inside and outside - to get a feel of its size and the height of the tower.
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