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Church of Our Lady, Bruges

Church of Our Lady, Bruges
Photo: Wolfgang Staudt, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The Church of Our Lady was built mainly in the 13th and 14th centuries. Its brick tower, about 115 metres tall, is the highest in the city. The interior contains Michelangelo's Madonna and Child along with the tombs of Mary of Burgundy and Charles the Bold.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 2 of Bruges: Weekend Escape

Visiting Church of Our Lady, Bruges: what to know

Tickets
Entry fees apply; current prices listed at the entrance.
Time needed
30 to 60 minutes.
Best time
Weekday mornings to avoid tour groups.
Getting there
Short walk from the Markt square in the city centre.

Bruges itineraries with Church of Our Lady, Bruges

Day 2 of Bruges: Weekend Escape

Museums and the Beguinage

How Church of Our Lady, Bruges fits into a day.
  1. 10:00GroeningemuseumDijver
  2. 12:30Church of Our Lady, BrugesCentre
  3. 14:00Old St. John's HospitalCentre
  4. 16:00MinnewaterSouth
  5. 16:30Princely Beguinage Ten WijngaerdeSouth
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Church of Our Lady, Bruges FAQs

What is the main artwork in the Church of Our Lady?

Michelangelo's white marble Madonna and Child is the best known piece.

Can visitors climb the tower?

Tower access is sometimes available but hours and fees vary.

Are photographs allowed inside the church?

Photography is permitted without flash in most areas.

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