10 Sacred & Religious Sites in West Flanders Province That You Shouldn't Miss

October 23, 2021 Franklyn Hardiman

Discover the best top things to do in West Flanders Province, Belgium including Basilica of the Holy Blood, St. James's Church (Sint-Jacobskerk), St. Walburga's Church (Sint-Walburgakerk), The Abbey of Saint Sixtus of Westvleteren, Dadizele Basilica, Our Lady's Hospital and Church, The English Convent, Begijn, Synagoge Oostende, Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk.
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1. Basilica of the Holy Blood

Burg 13, Bruges 8000 Belgium +32 50 33 67 92 [email protected] http://www.holyblood.com/
Excellent
57%
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4.5 based on 5,027 reviews

Basilica of the Holy Blood

This chapel contains a phial that reputedly contains Christ's blood brought back from the Crusades.

Reviewed By aline901 - Beirut, Lebanon

This is a beautiful Basilica that comprises two level churches. It is snugly located in a corner of Burg Square, the Basilica of the Holy Blood consists of a Romanesque lower chapel and a Gothic upper chapel The lower level church, a dark Romanesque structure, is so beautiful and has amazing statues of Jesus and the Virgin Mary. The upper level church, connected by staircase, is amazing with modern and gothic style, houses the Relic of the Holy Blood. We were so lucky to visit on a Sunday morning when they held a mass and the Relic was on display afterwards for visitors to see it and get the blessings.

2. St. James's Church (Sint-Jacobskerk)

Sint-Annaplein, Bruges 8000 Belgium +32 50 33 68 41 http://www.visitbruges.be/nl/sint-jakobskerk-brugge
Excellent
52%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
10%
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2%
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4.5 based on 110 reviews

St. James's Church (Sint-Jacobskerk)

3. St. Walburga's Church (Sint-Walburgakerk)

Sint-Maartensplein, Bruges 8000 Belgium +32 50 44 46 46 http://www.visitbruges.be/en/sint-walburgakerk-st-walburghas-church
Excellent
53%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
6%
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4.5 based on 176 reviews

St. Walburga's Church (Sint-Walburgakerk)

Reviewed By specialplant - Singapore, Singapore

400m walk away from the hustle and bustle of the city center. Beautiful interior with white marble pillars.

4. The Abbey of Saint Sixtus of Westvleteren

Westvleteren, Vleteren Belgium +32 57 40 03 77 [email protected] http://www.sintsixtus.be
Excellent
59%
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 209 reviews

The Abbey of Saint Sixtus of Westvleteren

Reviewed By FyFazan - Oslo, Norway

You are not allowed entrance into the area without setting up an appointment first. Anyway, defintely worth to visit the place that makes "the best beer in the world", and enjoy the Westvleteren beers at the nearby restaurant "In de Vrede". A must visit when in Belgium.

5. Dadizele Basilica

Menin Road, Dadizele Belgium
Excellent
54%
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46%
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Dadizele Basilica

6. Our Lady's Hospital and Church

Budastraat 37, Kortrijk 8500 Belgium
Excellent
67%
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11%
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22%
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Our Lady's Hospital and Church

7. The English Convent

Carmersstraat 83/85, Bruges 8000 Belgium +32 50 33 24 24 http://www.the-english-convent.be/
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4.5 based on 34 reviews

The English Convent

Reviewed By sherbert - Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom

I visited here and what a beautiful and very special place this is. There are limited opening times and if you do visit, you will find this one of the most undiscovered places on earth. I was treated to a tour by sister Frances (I did visit some time ago do sorry for the delay) and given a tour. Thank you for your kindness. I found out so many interesting facts, but I won’t spoil the fun of your own discoveries. I can say there are only a few nuns left and I was taken into the domed church and we did sing in there. In the 70s it was a B&B and I do know someone who visited there which is do quaint. It is absolutely stunning! Do take the time to stop by and discover what an incredible building this is. I must also visit again one day.

8. Begijn

Begijnhof, Kortrijk 8500 Belgium
Excellent
63%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
6%
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Begijn

9. Synagoge Oostende

Filip Van Maestrichtplein 3, Ostend 8400 Belgium
Excellent
33%
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Synagoge Oostende

10. Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk

Onze Lieve Vrouwstraat 17B, Nieuwpoort 8620 Belgium
Excellent
50%
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk

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