Religious heritage

Bruges has a rich collection of ecclesiastical heritage: a quarter of the area of the historic city center of Bruges is directly linked to religious life. Churches, abbeys, monasteries and almshouses services bear witness to what the previous generations have built up and passed on in the past centuries. They expose important evolutions in the fields of education, culture, society and economy. Many monasteries and churches today grant no or only very limited access. A number of redevelopment projects ensure that their tourism assets are unlocked and preserved for a wider audience.