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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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, check out the 312 hotels and other accommodations 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 traveler 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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Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Basilica of the Holy Blood.

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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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