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15-Mar-2024

Bruges. Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk

Dominating its surrounds, this 13th-century church was reopened in 2015 after extensive renovations. Its enormous 115m spire is unmissable throughout much of the city. Inside, it’s best known for Michelangelo’s serenely contemplative 1504 Madonna and Child statue, the only such work by Michelangelo to leave Italy during the artist’s lifetime. Look out also for the Adoration of the Shepherds by Pieter Pourbus.In the church’s apse, the treasury section displays some splendid 15th- and 16th-century artworks plus the fine stone-and-bronze tombs of Charles the Bold (Karel de Stoute) and his daughter, Mary of Burgundy, whose pivotal marriage dragged the Low Countries into the Habsburg empire with far-reaching consequences.

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Alexander Kazakov30-Apr-2024 13:49
Good shot! V
Julie Oldfield27-Apr-2024 20:56
Nicely photographed to capture the interior. V
Dennis Hoyne27-Apr-2024 14:55
A lovely church interior, nicely photographed.
Nirvan Hope27-Apr-2024 01:35
A fine view of this magnificent church interior.
Don26-Apr-2024 22:47
Spacious, and with an intriguing sense of space.
Charlene Ambrose26-Apr-2024 21:04
Beautiful interior image of the church. V
Dan Opdal26-Apr-2024 19:24
This church has quite the history! Thank you for sharing, Jose. V
Nick Paoni26-Apr-2024 18:58
What a gorgeous church.
Helen Betts26-Apr-2024 17:08
Beautiful church interior, and an excellent shot of it. V.
Tom Munson26-Apr-2024 16:02
Impressive capture, Jose.
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