Jerusalem Church, Bruges
The Jeruzalemkerk in Bruges, with main altar and steps to upper level.
Interior view from above.
Tomb of Anselm Adornes, founder of the chapel.
Crypt area behind the main altar.
Replica of Christ's tomb, in a corner of the crypt.
Altar in the upper level.
Stained glass and monument on the right wall of the lower church.
The Jerusalem Church (Jeruzalemkerk) in Bruges is a unique chapel built in 1428 by a rich pilgrim recently returned from Jerusalem. Modeled on the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, it includes a round tower, a macabre altar featuring skulls and ladders, and a replica of Christ's tomb.
Quick Facts
Site Information |
| Names: | Jerusalem Church; Jeruzalemkerk |
| Dedicated to: | Holy Sepulchre |
| Location: | Bruges, Belgium |
| Category: | Churches |
| Faith: | Christianity |
| Denomination: | Catholic |
| Status: | privately owned |
| Date: | 1428 |
| Patron: | Anselm Adornes |
Visitor Information |
| Coordinates: | 51.212378° N, 3.233725° E (view on Google Maps) |
| Address: | Peperstraat, Bruges, Belgium |
| Hours: | Mon-Fri 10am-noon, 2-6pm Sat 10am-noon, 2-5pm Closed Sundays |
| Photography: | Permitted |
Note: This information was accurate when published and we do our best to keep it updated, but details such as opening hours can change without notice. To avoid disappointment, please check with the site directly before making a special trip.
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Location Map
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Article Sources
Article written by Holly Hayes with reference to the following sources:
- Personal visit (November 29, 2007).
- The Jerusalem Church - Visit-Bruges.be
- Jeruzalemkerk - Planetware
Article last updated: 09/24/2009.
