Nature and Culture Park

The Nature and Culture Park in Hasselt stretches out over 1,5 hectares. Main purpose of the park is giving us an idea of biodiversity and the riches of boxwood.

Visitors can also discover old crafts like weaving willow and rotan, presented in a modern way. In the center of the park stands a huge basket, one of the biggest hand-woven willow baskets in the world. It's open to public and offers
a splendid view of the park.

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Huidenvettersplein

Huidenvettersplein(Tanners Square) is a small square located between the Quai of the Rosary and Burg Square. The former guildhall(1630-1716) of the tanners or leather workers can still be found here today.

In the center of the square you can see a pedestal with two lions on it. They hold the coat of arms of the tanners.

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Rozenhoedkaai

The Rozenhoedkaai (Quai of the Rosary) is one of the most photographed places in Bruges. It offers a picturesque view of the canal and the Belfry. The quai is also a place where many of the canal boats pick up their passengers.

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Old Civil Registry

The Old Civil Registry, situated on Burg Square, was built between 1534 and 1537 in Renaissance style. The three statues on top of the building represent Justice, Moses and Aaron. Since 1883, the Old Civil Registry is used as Peace Court.

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Town Hall of Bruges

The Town Hall of Bruges is located on Burg Square between two historic buildings: the Basilica of the Holy Blood and the Old Civil Registry. Construction started in 1376 and was completed in 1421 under the supervision of Jan Roegiers.

The most famous room is the Gothic Room, here you can find murals and paintins which shows the rich history of the city. Most spectacular is the polychrome vaulted ceiling, dating from 1402.

The façade of the town hall is decorated with statues of historical figures. It also served as inspiration for the town halls in Leuven, Ghent and Brussels.

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Jan van Eyck Square

This square in Bruges was named after famous 15th century Flemish painter Jan van Eyck. It's visited by many tourist for its beautiful views and the exceptional buildings surrounding the square. Most important building are the Poortersloge and the Old Toll House.

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Church of Our Lady in Bruges

The impressive Church of Our lady in Bruges dates back to the second half of the 13th century. Reaching a height of 122 m, the church is the second highest in Belgium and has the second highest brick tower in the world.

The Church of Our Lady contains a rich collection of art works, of which the most important is Michelangelo’s “Madonna and Child”. This statue was made in 1504 in Carrara marble.

Other important art work include the painting "Crucifixion of Christ" by Anthony van Dyck and a rococo pulpit designed by Jan Antoon Garemijn.

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Basilica of the Holy Blood

The Basilica of the Holy Blood was constructed in the 12th century and was promoted to the rank of Basilica in 1923. Since 1149, it houses a fragment of cloth stained with the blood of Christ, wiped from his body by Joseph of Arimathea after the crucifixion.

The building consists of a lower and a upper chapel. The lower chapel is dedicated to St. Basil the Great and dates from the first half of the 12th century. This Romanesque chapel houses a relic of the Greek theologian brought back from Caesarea during the Crusades.

The upper chapel was originally built in Romanesque style but was changed in Gothic style in the 15th century and the 19th century. It houses the actual relic with the blood of Christ which has been encased in a glass cylinder. Normally the relic is kept in the altar, but it is brought out regularly for visitors to kiss or touch it.

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