Adornesdomein (Adornes estate)
The Adornes Estate is extraordinary heritage from the Middle Ages. Get to know the mysterious Jerusalem Chapel, several houses of worship and the mansion of this prominent merchant family.
The Adornes merchant family built up this impressive estate, with several strong icons on the Bruges heritage scene. Trade and diplomacy were the foundations of this home for the Adornes. The estate is still owned by the family today. Meet Anselm Adornes, the clan's most famous head.
More than 600 years Anselm Adornes
Anselm Adornes, common ancestor of the entire Belgian branch of the de Limburg Stirum family, was born more than 600 years ago in Bruges. When he died in 1483, he had left behind an amazing Jerusalem Chapel, a mansion, houses of worship and the foundations of what would become and ever-valuable collection of works of art. He was a patron, knight, a major player in the alum stone trade, a diplomat for the dukes of Burgundy and a pilgrim in Jerusalem. His personality and skills made him a fantastic source of inspiration.
