Church of Our lady
Quick Facts
- Location
- Belgium, Brugge
- Category
- Church & Religious Site
- Duration
- ~40 minutes (incl. visit)
- Opening Hours
- Monday 09:30-17:00 · Tuesday 09:30-17:00 · Wednesday 09:30-17:00 · Thursday 09:30-17:00 · Friday 09:30-17:00 · Saturday 09:30-17:00 · Sunday 13:30-17:00 · Musea Brugge publishes the hours as a day-by-day calendar. Sampling it on 6 November 2026 gave Monday to Saturday 09:30-17:00 and Sunday 13:30-17:00, while the Sunday 6 December cell reads Closed, so feast days move about and the widget itself warns the hours for a given date may still change. Neither church nor museum admits visitors during wedding and funeral masses.
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Adults 10 euros, charged for the museum inside the church because the church itself is free to enter · Child: Ages 13 to 17 cost 5 euros, ages 18 to 25 cost 9 euros and under-13s cost nothing · A combined ticket with the Gruuthuse Museum costs 19 euros. The price table notes that exceptions are possible for school and other groups and lists no disability or unemployment rate of its own.
- Address
- Mariastraat -, 8000 Brugge
- Coordinates
- 51.2060, 3.2230
Introduction
The Church of Our Lady in Bruges is a magnificent medieval brick Gothic church, famous for its towering spire about 115 meters high—the pinnacle of brick architecture—and for housing Michelangelo's masterpiece, the statue of the Madonna, making it one of Bruges' most important religious and artistic landmarks. Founded in the Middle Ages and built over centuries, its soaring brick spire is one of the most striking marks on Bruges' old-town skyline and among the tallest brick towers in the world. The church's most renowned treasure is the white marble statue of the Madonna and Child (the Madonna of Bruges) by Renaissance master Michelangelo—one of the very few works by Michelangelo to circulate outside Italy during his lifetime; the serenity of the Madonna and the liveliness of the Child are carved with exquisite, lifelike detail, truly precious. Besides, the church preserves fine religious art, tombs and architectural details. Visiting this church, you can admire the magnificent Gothic architecture and Michelangelo's rare masterpiece, feel the blend of art and faith, and appreciate Bruges' deep cultural heritage. As a place of worship, visit with reverence. Respect the etiquette of the religious site: dress modestly, keep quiet, avoid service times, do not disturb prayer, do not touch artworks and furnishings, follow photography rules and no flash; visit solemnly and civilly.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 09:30-17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:30-17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30-17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30-17:00 |
| Friday | 09:30-17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:30-17:00 |
| Sunday | 13:30-17:00 |
Musea Brugge publishes the hours as a day-by-day calendar. Sampling it on 6 November 2026 gave Monday to Saturday 09:30-17:00 and Sunday 13:30-17:00, while the Sunday 6 December cell reads Closed, so feast days move about and the widget itself warns the hours for a given date may still change. Neither church nor museum admits visitors during wedding and funeral masses.
Ticket Information
| Adult | Adults 10 euros, charged for the museum inside the church because the church itself is free to enter |
|---|---|
| Child | Ages 13 to 17 cost 5 euros, ages 18 to 25 cost 9 euros and under-13s cost nothing |
| Senior | Senior citizens 65 and over pay the same 10 euros as adults |
| Free Admission | The Musea Brugge Card gives 0 euros here and covers every open Musea Brugge site for 72 hours, bought at the box office or online, and museumPASSmusées also admits free with unlimited access to permanent collections for a year |
A combined ticket with the Gruuthuse Museum costs 19 euros. The price table notes that exceptions are possible for school and other groups and lists no disability or unemployment rate of its own.
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Church of Our lady?
Monday: 09:30-17:00; Tuesday: 09:30-17:00; Wednesday: 09:30-17:00; Thursday: 09:30-17:00; Friday: 09:30-17:00; Saturday: 09:30-17:00; Sunday: 13:30-17:00; Musea Brugge publishes the hours as a day-by-day calendar. Sampling it on 6 November 2026 gave Monday to Saturday 09:30-17:00 and Sunday 13:30-17:00, while the Sunday 6 December cell reads Closed, so feast days move about and the widget itself warns the hours for a given date may still change. Neither church nor museum admits visitors during wedding and funeral masses.
How much is the admission for Church of Our lady?
Adult: Adults 10 euros, charged for the museum inside the church because the church itself is free to enter; Child: Ages 13 to 17 cost 5 euros, ages 18 to 25 cost 9 euros and under-13s cost nothing; Senior: Senior citizens 65 and over pay the same 10 euros as adults; Free Admission: The Musea Brugge Card gives 0 euros here and covers every open Musea Brugge site for 72 hours, bought at the box office or online, and museumPASSmusées also admits free with unlimited access to permanent collections for a year; A combined ticket with the Gruuthuse Museum costs 19 euros. The price table notes that exceptions are possible for school and other groups and lists no disability or unemployment rate of its own.
Any practical tips for visiting Church of Our lady?
About 115 m tall brick spire, among the tallest brick towers in the world Houses Michelangelo's marble statue of the Madonna of Bruges, a rare treasure
How long should I spend at Church of Our lady?
A typical visit takes ~40 minutes (incl. visit).
