Jerusalem Church, Bruges

The Jeruzalemkerk in Bruges, with main altar and steps to upper level. Photo © Holly Hayes. View all images in our Jerusalem Church Photo Gallery.

Interior view from above. Photo © Holly Hayes.

Tomb of Anselm Adornes, founder of the chapel. Photo © Holly Hayes.

Crypt area behind the main altar. Photo © Holly Hayes.

Replica of Christ's tomb, in a corner of the crypt. Photo © Holly Hayes.

Altar in the upper level. Photo © Holly Hayes.

Stained glass and monument on the right wall of the lower church. Photo © Holly Hayes.

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 on Jerusalem Church

Site Information
Names:	Jerusalem Church; Jerusalem Church, Bruges; Jeruzalemkerk
City:	Bruges
Country:	Belgium
cat:	Churches
faith:	Christianity; Catholic
Dates:	1428
Status:	privately owned
Visitor and Contact Information
Address:	Peperstraat, Bruges, Belgium
Coordinates:	51.212378° N, 3.233725° E (view on Google Maps)
Opening Hours:	Mon-Fri 10am-noon, 2-6pm Sat 10am-noon, 2-5pm Closed Sundays
Lodging:	View hotels near this location

Note: This information was accurate when first 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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References

Personal visit (November 29, 2007).
The Jerusalem Church - Visit-Bruges.be
Jeruzalemkerk - Planetware

More Information

Jerusalem Church, Bruges - Go Historic
Photos of Jerusalem Church - here on Sacred Destinations

Article Info

Title:	Jerusalem Church, Bruges
Author:	Holly Hayes
Last updated:	09/24/2009
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