Factbites
 Where results make sense
About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us  

Topic: Bruges cathedral


Related Topics

In the News (Mon 21 Dec 09)

  
  The Saint Salvator Cathedral - Bruges
This church was not built to become the cathedral of the city.
At the end of the 18th century French occupants of Bruges chased away the bishop of the city and demolished the St. Donatius church, seat of the bishop.
The Salvator cathedral also possesses the original paintings that were used as models for the wall tapestries, which is a quite unique combination that exists almost nowhere else.
www.visit-bruges.com /cathedrals-churches/the-saint-salvator-cathedral.htm   (497 words)

  
  Bruges - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bruges (Dutch: Brugge (a name probably signifying landing stage)) is the historic capital of the province of West Flanders, Flanders being one of the three regions of Belgium.
Flemish mathematician Simon Stevin (1548-1620) was born in Bruges.
Bruges is also a football town represented by two teams at the top level (Jupiler League): Club Brugge and Cercle Brugge K.S.V. Bruges is home to the College of Europe, a prestigious institution of postgraduate studies in European Economics, Law and Politics.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bruges   (1448 words)

  
 Bruges Hotels - Discount Bruges Hotels by Go-Bruges-Hotels.com
If the period you want to come to Bruges depends on the price, don't come in july and August.
The B&B is a classical 17th century step roof house located in the center of Bruges.
This quality 4-star hotel is located just outside the centre of Bruges, with excellent road connections to the city and the rest of Belgium.
www.go-bruges-hotels.com   (419 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Crosier
From the many specimens preserved in churches as well as from the representations in old sculptures, paintings, and miniatures, some idea may be formed of the artistic development of the staff and of the perfection it attained.
In the cathedral of Bruges is preserved the crosier of St. Malo, a bishop of the sixth century.
Peter's staff is said to be preserved in the cathedral of Trier.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/04515c.htm   (1109 words)

  
 Brugge Hotels - Book charming, luxury, boutique and design hotels in Brugge
Die Swaene is a luxury hotel in Bruges overlooking one of the most picturesque canals in the city.
Quietly situated in the heart of Bruges: 20 metres from the most romantic and picturesque canals, 200 metres from the Burg square and Marketplace, this impressive mansion has been..
Located in the city centre of Bruges, Montanus Hotel is the only hotel in the city with a 1200 m² private garden.
www.splendia.com /en/brugge-hotels.html   (643 words)

  
 Bruges, Brugge, Hotels, Hostels, Accomodation, Monuments, Museums, Churchs, Cathedrals
Bruges is the historic capital of West Flanders, Flanders being one of the three regions of Belgium.
Bruges is one of Belgium's chief tourist attractions.
The Beguinage, The Belfry and the Cloth Hall, The Canals and the Old Harbour, The Godshuizen, The Gruuthuse House and Museum, The Market, The Minnewater, The St Johns Hhospital, The Town Hall and the Burg Square
www.visit-bruges.com   (180 words)

  
 Sint-Salvatorskathedraal (Holy Savior Cathedral) | Museum/Attraction Review | Bruges | Frommers.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
This mainly Gothic church with a 100m (325-ft.) belfry has been Bruges's cathedral since 1834 (its predecessor, Saint Donatian's in the Burg, was demolished by the French around 1800).
The 15th-century wooden choir stalls flanking the altar bear a complete set of escutcheons of the Knights of the Golden Fleece, who held a chapter meeting here in 1478.
The Cathedral Museum (open Mon-Fri 2-5pm, Sun 3-5pm) houses the Martyrdom of St. Hippolytus by Dirk Bouts with a side panel by Hugo van der Goes, as well as the Cathedral Treasury of gold and silver religious vessels, reliquaries, and Episcopal vestments.
www.frommers.com /destinations/bruges/A6351.html   (231 words)

  
 The Saint Salvator Cathedral in Bruges. Sint Salvator Kathedraal Brugge.
Donatius church which was situated right in the heart of Bruges, opposite the town hall.
Instead of adding a neogothic part to the tower, Chantrell chose a very personal Romanesque design.
Their use is not permitted without prior agreement.
www.trabel.com /brugge/bruges-salvator.htm   (513 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

Factbites
  About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us  
Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.