The Basilica of the Holy Blood is a Roman Catholic minor basilica in Bruges, Belgium. Originally built in the 12th century as the chapel of the residence of the Count of Flanders, the church houses a venerated relic of the Holy Blood allegedly collected by Joseph of Arimathea and brought from the Holy Land by Thierry of Alsace, Count of Flanders. Built between 1134 and 1157, it was promoted to minor basilica in 1923.

The 12th-century basilica is located in the Burg square and consists of a lower and upper chapel. The lower chapel dedicated to St. Basil the Great is a dark Romanesque structure that remains virtually unchanged. The venerated relic is in the upper chapel, which was rebuilt in the Gothic style during the 16th century and renovated multiple times during the 19th century in Gothic Revival style.

Bruges is the capital and largest city of the province of West Flanders in the Flemish Region of Belgium, in the northwest of the country.

The historic city centre is a prominent World Heritage Site of UNESCO.

Along with a few other canal-based northern cities, such as Amsterdam, it is sometimes referred to as The Venice of the North. Bruges has a significant economic importance thanks to its port and was once one of the world's chief commercial cities. Bruges is well known as the seat of the College of Europe, a university institute for European studies.

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"If you’re looking for a next level stay in Bruges this is the spot… I upgraded to one of the mansion rooms and it was absolutely well worth it so much space beautiful amenities within the room, the bathroom the king size bed. Even the drinks in the room with excellent value you don’t feel like you’re being ripped off at €3 - all of the staff are amazing, treat yourself to breakfast. It is incredible and if you have time sit by the fire and get a cocktail and relax. Central, you can walk around Bruges so easily - I stayed here for six days and next time I come to bruges, I’ll be staying here again… thank you to all the staff who made my stay absolutely wonderful"

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Basilica of the Holy Blood is located in a historic area of Bruges known for its lively breweries and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 312 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

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Adjacent to Basilica of the Holy Blood, Martin's Brugge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a bar and free WiFi. Other good choices close by include Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges and ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station.

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If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Basilica of the Holy Blood, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Basilica of the Holy Blood.

What can I see and do near Basilica of the Holy Blood?

Historium, Choco-Story Museum and Gruuthuse Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. While you're exploring, swing by Bruges Belfry, Begijnhof and Brugse Vrije to learn a bit about the area. You can check out the local talent at Bruges City Theater, Cinema Lumiere and Concertgebouw.

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